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Re: [Fot] weber fuel pump query

To: Guyots3@wmconnect.com
Subject: Re: [Fot] weber fuel pump query
From: Allen Washatko <awashatko@wi.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 07:51:34 -0600
Webers are very sensitive to fuel pressure. You need to run a  
regulator and the range should be between 1.5 - 2 lbs. otherwise you  
will experience "stumble". I run triple 40 DCOE's on my TR6.

Allen

On Jan 7, 2009, at 1:25 AM, Guyots3@wmconnect.com wrote:

> In a message dated 1/5/2009 6:24:42 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> fot-request@autox.team.net writes:
>
>> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:09:20 +1000
>> From: "Terry and Cindy" <roadandtrack@bigpond.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] weber fuel pump query
>> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
>> Message-ID:
>>    <20090106000922.NAJC14268.nschwotgx02p.mx.bigpond.com@Rat01>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> My research indicates that for triple webers, I should use a Carter  
>> pump.
> It
>> seems there are 2 models FMP60430 & FMP4070 , both having 4-6PSI  
>> delivery
>> but with differing flow rates. It appears an external regulator is  
>> not
>> needed with either of these.  Does anyone have a counter view based  
>> on
>> experiences.
>> Thanks
>> Terry O'Beirne
>>
>> Hi Terry,
>
>
> I know nothing about Carter fuel pumps.
>
> I have been using Facet Silver Top Competition Unit  part #  480530  
> for some
> years now, with no issues.
>
> I also use a Malpassi Filter King Fuel Regulator, (the one without the
> filter)
>
> I would NOT use a Triple Webers without an adjustable fuel regulator.
>
> I use a Stewart Warner electric Fuel Pressure gauge to keep an eye  
> on what is
> happening.
>
> Ideal fuel pressure for my set-up seems to be between 1= - 2= psi  
> depending
> on whether I am driving in town or on the interstate, (my car is a  
> fast road
> rather than a race car).
>
> For filters, I use the glass cylinders with renewable nylon filters,  
> although
> for race use you may prefer to use something without glass, but I  
> advise to
> avoid paper filters.
>
> Regards
>
> Leon F Guyot
>
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