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rabenne
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- Apr 21, 2006
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Tested the fuel system as Kevin Jewer describes on his website. I was able to go as low as 26 psi backing the screw out, so my "5an" aka 5/16 return line doesnt seem like it will be a problem. Nor the tiny orifice in my FPR. Yay! So I cranked down the screw and saw 71 psi before it dropped down to 37 psi for no apparent reason. First thing I look for turns out tobe the prob. The oring on the pump pushed out of the bell. So I stuck a second oring on there and had a very similar result. Finally I pulled it out, added about 3/8" long piece of 3/8" fuel hose to the fuel pump outlet. The goal being the hose will keep the orings pressed down into the bell. Well that seemed to work. I was able to get 82 psi before it felt like I was out of adjustment on the regulator.
Glad I took the time to do those checks before getting this car out on the road. I've never had the oring issue before, but I knew it was common from spending time on this forum. So easy to fix with a small piece of hose....
Glad I took the time to do those checks before getting this car out on the road. I've never had the oring issue before, but I knew it was common from spending time on this forum. So easy to fix with a small piece of hose....