Fuel pressure regulator

[Houle #382]

Looking into buying a fuel pressure regulator, don't want to break the bank but would like a descent regulator. Would like something that I can mount on top of the intake by the coil. It's for a BB. Any suggestions ? She running a little over 7 1/2 now and would like to get it down to 5.5 to 6 psi

 

[turbine68rt]

Instead of regulating a pump that puts out too much pressure, why not just get a suitable inexpensive pump like a Carter M3672? Working great on my 440 for years.

 

[Houle #382]

Instead of regulating a pump that puts out too much pressure, why not just get a suitable pump like a Carter M3672? Working great on my 440 for years.

I tried that pump, she was pushing 10 psi

 

[turbine68rt]

Carter rates that pump at 5.5psi max.

 

[Don67Satellite]

Lots of problems with pumps putting out more than they advertise.

Also, some that put out far less than advertised.

Ahh, quality...

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Try a Holley regulator, but mount it on the passenger inner fender

 

[Outlawd]

I been running a Holley regulator for years....no problems. Mounted on passenger inner fender to stay away from any engine heat.

 

[Bird 426]

I have a Quick fuel, it's black and used Push lock black fittings. I mounted mine on the right frame rail by the fuel pump, you wouldn't know it was there unless you were looking for it. Top end at the Sixpack all looks normal, unless you want your junk hanging out so everyone can see it.

 

[toolmanmike]

Carter rates that pump at 5.5psi max.

Rated and output is 2 different things.

 

[toolmanmike]

Looking into buying a fuel pressure regulator, don't want to break the bank but would like a descent regulator. Would like something that I can mount on top of the intake by the coil. It's for a BB. Any suggestions ? She running a little over 7 1/2 now and would like to get it down to 5.5 to 6 psi

Get one with a gauge.

 

[toolmanmike]

@Houle #382

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Fuel-Pressure-Regulator-5-12-psi-Gauge-0-15-psi,479782.html?utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE

A friend fixed his rich/ rough running issue with this one. Bracket, gauge, no return type.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Holl...EGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE

 

[turbine68rt]

Rated and output is 2 different things.

Bought several of them for myself and customers with no problems.

 

[Timmayy]

I for get the brand but I think it's Holley. I mounted it on my 360 small block in my 65 Belvedere wagon. Mechanical fuel pumps were too high and causing the carb to flood at idle. This took care of it. I just had to fabricate the little bracket on the alt bracket. It's the 65 alt set up but you get the idea. Now it's at 5-5.5 psi.

 

[33 IMP]

I've used the holley blue dirt-simple regulator for decades. I have two others that came with my trick flow pumps..... they look EXACTLY like the holley, except for color. I didn't feel the need to install the new regulators, when I installed the pumps.
But my regulators are installed on the passenger inner fender, have a pressure gauge installed (one at the regulator, one on the carb bowl), and two braided lines, one to each bowl, for jet changes without fuel line removal.

 

[Don67Satellite]

A Holley 12-803 is a cheap deadhead regulator if you just need to come down 1-2 PSI and don't have/want to run a return line.

 

[RemCharger]

The holleys have 2 available springs. Make sure to use the weak spring

 

[Houle #382]

Instead of regulating a pump that puts out too much pressure, why not just get a suitable inexpensive pump like a Carter M3672? Working great on my 440 for years.

My bad that's not the number of the Carter I tried, I did research the M3672 and picked one up today. Trying to find a 90 degree so I can get it mounted

 

[Houle #382]

Instead of regulating a pump that puts out too much pressure, why not just get a suitable inexpensive pump like a Carter M3672? Working great on my 440 for years.

I took your advice and bought the Carter 3672 pump. Got it installed yesterday and started it up today, WTF 15 psi, I'm going back to the one I had on there just going to have to live with 7 psi

 

[hunt2elk]

I gave up on Carter pumps several years ago when they were having real high pressure problems. Didn't really want to run a regulator, so went with Edelbrock 1723's, and they have been working great.

Edelbrock 1723 Edelbrock Performer RPM Street Fuel Pumps | Summit Racing

 

[lewtot184]

I've never had issues with a Carter 6903. 5-6psi. Easy driver.