fuel pressure regulator
#1
fuel pressure regulator
is it possible for an adjustable fuel regulator to go bad? i have the accel regulator and no matter which way i turn it lately it doesnt go up. unless its maxed out or something. does anyone know the adjustment range of it
#2
Re: fuel pressure regulator
Of course. Some people have had issues with those as well. You should be able to turn it up to at least 60, assuming pump and filter are in good condition, no leaks. If you can't fix it try talking to Accel and see if you can get a free replacement.
#3
Re: fuel pressure regulator
The AFPR works by closing down the fuel return flow back to the tank. Simply pinch the return line to block off flow, and the pressure should rise to the shutoff pressure of the pump, in excess of 60psi. If blocking the return line raises the pressure, but the AFPR can't do the same, the AFPR is faulty. If you get the same pressure by blocking off the return line that your AFPR max's out at, you have a weak fuel pump, or the diaphragm on the AFPR is allowing fuel to flow into the vacuum compensation line. Pull the vacuum line off and look/smell for raw fuel.
#5
Re: fuel pressure regulator
Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
The adjustables are MUCH more failure prone than stockers, one brand in particular(not Accel) you could about expect to blow in a week
#7
Re: fuel pressure regulator
Originally Posted by 1badasZ
and what brand is that so i can make sure i stay away from it lol. imma replace the pump with a racetronix cause i need a bigger one anyway and if that doesnt fix my problem then im gonna try another regulator
#8
Re: fuel pressure regulator
The Aeromotive were the REALLY bad ones, but even besides that I read about more dead adjustables than stockers and most run stock. Then again I woul argue against their(adjustables) use altogether.
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