RE: Fuel pump problems

[Brian Schlump <jsbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken,
I had a problem with my '64 while running an Edelbrock 750 carb.  The 
fuel pressure was too high and was overcoming the needle valve and seat 
in the carb.  I put on a Mr. Gasket fuel pressure regulator and set it 
at 5 lbs. and never had another problem...Brian

Westerlund, Ken wrote:
> 
> Thanks Bob,
> I guess I will try again.  What about a new fuel pump?  Could the old
> one go bad and put out too much pressure?
> Regards,
> Ken
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Hokanson [mailto:tgrrr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 6:37 PM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Fuel pump problems
> 
> Your experience with the leaking fuel pressure regulator must be an
> isolated
> one.  I have used many over the years and haven't experienced that kind
> of
> problem.
> 
> Bob H
> 63 Fury
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Westerlund, Ken" <kwesterlund@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 6:20 AM
> Subject: Fuel pump problems
> 
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > My engine has been running very poorly and the exhaust smells really
> > rich so this weekend I put the fuel pressure gauge to it and it pegs
> the
> > gauge at 6 psi (I don't know the actual reading since the gauge will
> > only read to 6 psi.).
> >
> > Went to the local AutoZone store and got a fuel pressure regulator.
> > After installing the regulator the engine is running better than it
> ever
> > has.  However, after about a half hour of driving around the regulator
> > is now leaking and spraying fuel all over the engine.  It is amazing
> > that it didn't catch fire.  I would like to eliminate the pressure
> > regulator.
> >
> > My question is; is there some type of fuel pump failure that would
> cause
> > the fuel pump to put out too high of a pressure?  In other words, will
> > replacing the fuel pump solve the problem?  Also, the engine is a Poly
> > with a Chris Nelson cam and Eddelbrock 600 CFM Performer carburetor
> > (1406).  Does the poly take a different fuel pump than an LA engine?
> > What is the correct pressure for a Performer carb?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Ken
> >
> 



'64 Belvedere
Woodstock, IL.


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