Fuel pump issue
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Dedham, MA
You can find a selection at Summit, or any online auto joint
You'd want a low-pressure one with an adjustable output of 4-9 or 4-12 psi (anything that goes down to 4 psi), one outlet, maybe a gauge port, and no return line. Something simple. But they can be overpowered or cause leaks if the input pressure is too high, so you sort of need to know that before you pick one. You will likely have to get 3/8" NPT to 5/16" barb fittings and rubber hose to adapt to your fuel line (not sure if you're still running the original metal line from the pump to carb)
Some examples:
inline fuel press regulators
You'd want a low-pressure one with an adjustable output of 4-9 or 4-12 psi (anything that goes down to 4 psi), one outlet, maybe a gauge port, and no return line. Something simple. But they can be overpowered or cause leaks if the input pressure is too high, so you sort of need to know that before you pick one. You will likely have to get 3/8" NPT to 5/16" barb fittings and rubber hose to adapt to your fuel line (not sure if you're still running the original metal line from the pump to carb)
Some examples:
inline fuel press regulators
Hotshot
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From: Burbank, WA
Hotshot
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From: Burbank, WA
This particular kit comes with AN to pipe fittings. You can use any fittings you want, or get the rest of the AN parts and make your own connections.
https://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Pro...ose_Size:-6+AN
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/110001/10002/-1
https://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Pro...ose_Size:-6+AN
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/110001/10002/-1
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Dedham, MA
Getting threaded to barbed fittings for your setup is not a problem. And yes, you can run a gauge on the regulator or on an adapter after the regulator if it doesn't have the built in threaded spot for the gauge.
Cross-Country
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From: ocala,fl
One more vote for Cowboy John.! He redid mine for my '55. I'm close enough I dropped it off/picked it up. This was a year ago and he had retirement on his mind. Told me he wasnt going to go to shows anymore. Dont tarry ,call him.
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I hope he doesn't retire without a replacement. He has done carbs and fuel pumps for my projects.
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I'm sure he has a couple good guys working for him. If or when he retires one of them might buy the business and continue the quality rebuilds.
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