H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Hacksaw]

Also had trouble with one of their regs. Took it apart and found a small alum chip from the machining process. After removal, everything was fine.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by David Lee

I had the same problem with my fuel regulator from aeromotive and it turned out to be defective.

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Also had trouble with one of their regs. Took it apart and found a small alum chip from the machining process. After removal, everything was fine.

Thanks guys, I'll give it a look see tomorrow.

[HandOverFist]

I believe this is the one I am using on the Camino... https://www.jegs.com/i/Aeromotive/027/13304/10002/-1

[Dissident]

Sirs and Ladies,

Inside a small pressure gauge can be a scary exposure to dangerous possibilities for race cars or any vehicle that vibrates. The flimsy Bourdon tube is very thin and filled with fuel. If vibration cracks it, a leak occurs, requiring an adequate fire extinguisher immediately handy! I do not know why NHRA still allows these things used on fuel systems under the hood.This comment to you all is only meant as a SAFETY advisory and not intended to hijack the thread, but it seems to me that it is salient in that we have all followed this build with interest and Autumn and so many others deserve the best and safest route to their best experience on the racetrack.


Now you can return to the regularly scheduled programming.


Regards,
HB2
Dissident

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Dissident

Sirs and Ladies,

Inside a small pressure gauge can be a scary exposure to dangerous possibilities for race cars or any vehicle that vibrates. The flimsy Bourdon tube is very thin and filled with fuel. If vibration cracks it, a leak occurs, requiring an adequate fire extinguisher immediately handy! I do not know why NHRA still allows these things used on fuel systems under the hood.This comment to you all is only meant as a SAFETY advisory and not intended to hijack the thread, but it seems to me that it is salient in that we have all followed this build with interest and Autumn and so many others deserve the best and safest route to their best experience on the racetrack.


Now you can return to the regularly scheduled programming.


Regards,
HB2
Dissident

I've never personally had an issue with one, I do however see your point. Many race car fires originate from the fuel system.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Dissident

Sirs and Ladies,

Inside a small pressure gauge can be a scary exposure to dangerous possibilities for race cars or any vehicle that vibrates. The flimsy Bourdon tube is very thin and filled with fuel. If vibration cracks it, a leak occurs, requiring an adequate fire extinguisher immediately handy! I do not know why NHRA still allows these things used on fuel systems under the hood.This comment to you all is only meant as a SAFETY advisory and not intended to hijack the thread, but it seems to me that it is salient in that we have all followed this build with interest and Autumn and so many others deserve the best and safest route to their best experience on the racetrack.


Now you can return to the regularly scheduled programming.


Regards,
HB2
Dissident

HB2, Is this the safer setup?
https://www.autometer.com/2-5-8-fuel...ak-valley.html

[Nmbr1GMfan]

[QUOTE=HandOverFist;572964]I believe this is the one I am using on the Camino... https://www.jegs.com/i/Aeromotive/027/13304/10002/-1

Rich, I don't think this is a regulator issue per se, These huge volume pumps will over run the regulator if the return side is inadequate. I believe I made a mistake and should have run a -10 return instead of a -8. This fuel system is overkill x10.

[HandOverFist]

[QUOTE=Nmbr1GMfan;572982]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I believe this is the one I am using on the Camino... https://www.jegs.com/i/Aeromotive/027/13304/10002/-1

Rich, I don't think this is a regulator issue per se, These huge volume pumps will over run the regulator if the return side is inadequate. I believe I made a mistake and should have run a -10 return instead of a -8. This fuel system is overkill x10.

I was just wondering what the rated psi range is for that regulator.

Probably one of the safer alternatives is to mount the gauge outside of the engine compartment like the Camaro. Handy to verify pressures as well while making a pass.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

[QUOTE=HandOverFist;573019]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I was just wondering what the rated psi range is for that regulator.

Probably one of the safer alternatives is to mount the gauge outside of the engine compartment like the Camaro. Handy to verify pressures as well while making a pass.

Rich, the pressure window is 2-20 for the regulator. Honestly, I may take the underhood gauge off and plug that outlet after the initial running. We are adding a racepak at the end of the year and will log fuel pressure.

[FED 387]

I think that return line is a -8 -----you can adapt a -10 line to the -8 but you are still going thru a -8 outlet--FED 387