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Also I will be running a compression and leakdown test after work today to check the health of the engine. It's got a mediocre ring package similar to circle track setups (that's all I had when I took it to Mark) so the rings should be sealed already. I will bring it up to temperature and cool it down before I perform the tests. Might take a while but at least I'll hopefully be able to rule out the rotating assembly.
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Re: Too Slow/Q-Jet question
All that should work if it’s mechanically in good working order. Check the flow before and after the filter. If the flow is low with the filter you might need to take it off. I do not run a filter and never have. I am real careful to keep my fuel system clean.
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Re: Too Slow/Q-Jet question
[QUOTE=Adger Smith;692814]I'm not a real Q-Jet tuner, but I question the 6.5 lb fuel pressure.
N/S area vs the small float What do the experts say about that? I have had Q-Jet customers that are very particular about regulator location and fuel line routing to the carb... OK What you say Q-Jet experts??[/QUOTE Quadrajet fuel pressure depends on the needle & seat size. They are available from .110 - .150. The .110 can handle more pressure than the .150. My choice is the .135 for all applications. It has been used in two of my Super Stock customer's cars who have run in the 8 second zone. You can safely run 6 - 6.5 with it but I have fast customers who only do 5 - 5.5. You will have more problems with too much pressure than too little. A well designed fuel system will go a long way in not creating problems you may attribute to the carburetor. Locating the regulator ahead of the carburetor and allowing inertia to work for you is a plus. |
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Update on some of the things mentioned yesterday:
-In order by cylinder #, here are the compression and leak down results from last night where compression is first and % leakage at 100 psi of pressure is second. Testing was done while the engine was warm and leak down tests were performed at TDC for each cylinder: 150/94 155/92 145/93 150/94 155/97 146/94 155/96 145/90 -I flowed the fuel line into a 1 gallon bucket and it took 37 seconds to fill it up -I took the fuel filter apart and checked it for junk. It had very little if any trash in it. It's a very high micron filter so I don't see it as a restriction, so I put it back on the car. I'm not hell bent on having it, I just like the peace of mind -the regulator is mounted on the fender well and the fuel line runs straight across the engine bay to the carburetor perpendicular to the direction of motion with a -6 line. Given the flow rate I feel comfortable I don't have a fuel delivery issue, but if you disagree please let me know. -also, I went back and slow-motion watched the in car footage from the runs and at no point during the run does the fuel pressure drop below 6 1/4 pound. This tells me that despite the Gs of acceleration, my pump keeps up/doesn't care about it. -As I stated yesterday, I've got an intake and carb coming to try, curtesy of Tim Stickles (thanks again man, you're a stud!). I'm anxious to see if/how much better it is than the one I have now. It could be all of the problem or none of it. Just don't know yet.
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Re: Too Slow/Q-Jet question
You can take this for what it’s worth but ONE gallon in 37 seconds is not desirable. I believe you have an issue there considering you are feeding a Q jet . Also, there is a huge difference between VOLUME and PRESSURE.
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Re: Too Slow/Q-Jet question
True but I now have answers to both questions. Pressure never dips and volume is decent. Y'all really think 2GPM isn't enough to feed a 250hp 305? I'm as green as can be when it comes to racing stock and Q-jets but I still find that hard to believe. Maybe I can back-to-back it this weekend with and without the filter and see if it makes a difference. I'll let everyone know one way or the other.
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It sounds like you have a stock tank inside the quarter panel. In that case , you're also fighting inertia and siphon issues. Fuel cells don't cost much on Ebay. You will need to place it inside a metal box on a wagon though.
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