[Shotimes] fuel pressure issue

[Ian Fisher]

At this point, you may want to replace the FPR if
you've been running the 255 for awhile.

I purchased a 155 to replace my 190. FPR is getting
replaced during the engine swap.

Ian
--- cmichaelo@optonline.net wrote:
> I think a 190lph pump can be pulled into "spec" by
> putting two power diodes in series with the pump. 
> This will cause a 1.4V drop across the pump which
> will reduce the flow capacity close to that of a
> 155lph pump.
> 
> That's what I'm planning on doing when I'm getting
> rid of my 255lph totally-overpowering-the-FPR pump.
> 
> Michael
> 94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau
> SHO items for sale:
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> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ian Fisher <dataflash@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thursday, March 10, 2005 11:20 pm
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] fuel pressure issue
> 
> > The check valve AFAIK is internal. I just took my
> > 155lph walbro out and took a picture of it for you
> (of
> > the box, not of the car). The only things sticking
> out
> > of it are the hardline and electrical contacts. If
> I
> > shake it  I can hear something rattling inside
> which I
> > assume is a ball inside of a check valve (unless
> > something is broken?)
> > 
> > By the way, I recommend the 155lph pump (190
> > overwhelms the stock FPR) and I also recommend
> APE.
> > www.APEusa.com
> > 
> > I think the 155 is $78 shipped. I think I got mine
> the
> > next day from him. He is fast.
> > 
> > Oh, the only external objects that mount to the
> pump
> > are a pulse dampener (I did not reuse it last time
> and
> > all has been fine) and the tank level sender
> > contraption.
> > 
> > Pic to follow in private email
> > 
> > Ian
> > --- Leigh Smith <leighsm@comcast.net> wrote:
> > > Guys;
> > > My 94 MTX seems to be showing symptoms of either
> a
> > > failing fuel pump or the
> > > check valve in the fuel pump system or both.
> > > I'm want to change the pump (110k mi.now) before
> it
> > > fails me.
> > > It will not start immediately unless you let the
> > > fuel pump run for a sec
> > > before starting the motor, then it starts
> instantly.
> > > I think this means the check valve is bad,
> right?
> > > Is that built into the fuel pump part, or do I
> need
> > > to buy the whole fuel pump
> > > / sender assembly to make sure I get it?
> > > Anyone know?
> > > Leigh
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