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82 GT · 08-17-2005, 06:10 PM

The reason why you had too much pressure at the carb. was because you need a fuel pressure regulator if you're going to use the pump in the tank.
That electric pump puts out 38lbs of pressure and a carb. can only use about 7lbs. before needing a regulator.
Install a regulator and you'll be fine.

08-17-2005, 06:10 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Fuel Pump electric??? The reason why you had too much pressure at the carb. was because you need a fuel pressure regulator if you're going to use the pump in the tank. That electric pump puts out 38lbs of pressure and a carb. can only use about 7lbs. before needing a regulator. Install a regulator and you'll be fine. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.