Listers:
On one of my previous posts, I mentioned that I had gotten some advice to
check the fuel pressure from my pump as part of the full checklist on
determining why my front carburetor runs rich. The idea was that the fuel
pump can
malfunction by pumping at too high a pressure.
I went to my local auto parts store and they did not have a fuel pressure
gauge (or fuel pump test gauge). Any suggestions about where I would get one
and what it would cost? Should I just have a local mechanic test the fuel
pressure for me?
BTW, I did remove the float cover and checked the floats, which were fine.
The air valve moves up and down without binding, although I could not see a
way to remove it from underneath to check for dirt. In order to remove it for
checking, do I have to take off the carburetor top and diaphragm? Or is
checking the movement enough?
I am still waiting for the mixture adjustment tool, which should arrive in a
day or two. I thought I would go through everything methodically before
just leaning out the mixture.
Thanks.
Michael
'76 Tahiti Blue
CF 57044U
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