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Old 04-12-2009, 11:30 AM
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Fuel pressure problem

Im having some erratic fuel pressure problems on my 532. I have a race pumps mechanical fuel pump and regulator. At idle it bounces from 5-8 psi. I called race pumps and they said it has to be an "inlet side" problem. I know im getting air in the system somehow. I have checked all of my connections and all are tight, no fuel leaks, is there another way im getting air in the system??
You would think if I still had and air/vacuum leak it would leak fuel also... any ideas???
 
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Old 04-12-2009, 01:44 PM
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In the tank, you need to pull the fuel pickup and look at it.
 
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What do I need to look for, its brand new, not that that means its ok....
 
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A crack in the pickup tube, loose clamp, anything what would let it suck some air.
 
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Old 04-17-2009, 11:58 PM
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So if I were to fill the tank completely then technically the fuel pressure would even out since the entire pickup would be submerged....? I only have 3-5 gallons in there right now. I guess this would be a way to check it.....
 
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Old 04-18-2009, 12:19 AM
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Yeah, that would work
 




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