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• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 17:45:40 -0700
  ...I see no fuel on the return side of the pressure regulator however. I think this means that I am not building enough pressure...
• Re: '84 rough running, backfire
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:26:15 -0700
  ...Then check the fuel pressure regulator pressure. i'll wager a gin and tonic on it being one of those three (assuming y our...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 6 May 2006 09:25:01 -0400
  When a gas job is done on a house, the whole system is put under pressure and the inspector reads the gauge after 24...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:45:53 -0700
  ...The explanation for this buzzing is a faulty fuel pressure regulator, which is after the fuel pump and located on the top of the...
• New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 16 May 2001 05:03:48 -0000
  ...The one problem we have found is the fuel pressure regulator is running about 4 psi high. I had a local shop run the...
• Re: LPG Regulator Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:10:14 -0400
  ...on the regulator >(which I presume is a pressure release vent?). I assume this isn't >normal? Or does the regulator leak as a...
• fuel pressure gage questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 11:42:41 -0800
  i need to check my fuel pressure. what do i need to do to get a regular generic sears fuel pressure regulator to work...
• Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 16:44:33 -0700
  ...I'll put the fuel pressure gauge after the pressure regulator. You're right. I need to get the same pressure that is going...
• Re: Symptom of vacuum line collapse or leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 23:10:20 -0500
  ...I put a T at the fuel pressure regulator for the >required vacuum line and put a new vacuum line in; same diameter. > >I...
• Re: Fuel pressure question (FI)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 07:20:53 -0500
  > >What has your fuel mileage been with this regulator? > >Thanks, > >Joe > > It's been average, 18 to 20 with driving style geared towards gas...
• starting
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:13:40 -0400
  ...it starts fine! now the things that i have replaced Fuel pressure regulator fuel filter idle stablelizer vacuum hoses fuel lines anyone have any...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 11:03:22 -0800 (PST)
  >An advantage of this setup is that one also gets to watch fuel >pressures on the guage. Helps to determine how the regulator is...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:33:30 -0300
  ...and the > regulator is at a constant 45 psi *relative to the manifold pressure* > because that's where the fuel regulator takes its reference...
• Re: Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 04:10:21 -0800
  David Higginbotham wrote: > > There is/was a small stream of propane leaking from a small square hole on > the propane pressure regulator on our...
• Re: ?Real World Fuel Pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:40:20 EDT
  ...Since the system held pressure within the range specified, I would think that the regulator is still good, just a little high on the...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:22:09 -0600
  ...Yes, the return from the regulator > will flow a lot less than an open pump. After you get the engine > started, check the pressure...
• Re: NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 09:27:31 -0800
  ...The supply line must be > equipped at the cylinder with a listed regulator set to deliver the > specified pressure." > > Questions. > Is the regulator on...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 19:52:08 -0800
  ...On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 6:44 PM, Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@gmail.com> wrote: > You may be right Dan that both pressure regulators...
• Re: Oil Pressure light 87 Vanagon FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:50:05 -0500
  ...After lots of troubleshooting the problem was a >faulty voltage regulator on my alternator. > >I installed a new voltage regulator/brushes kit on my...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 01:21:39 EDT
  ...Which, in turn, means that the scale is zeroed at atmospheric pressure at sea level at a particular temperature (most likely 0 degrees C...
• Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:39:48 -0600
  ...Concluded the regulator pressure was off, adjusted it, and gave it back to me. Doesn't light. There's spark, although it now seems...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 17:09:52 EST
  ...Perhaps he misunderstood because I called it a brake proportioning valve instead of a brake pressure regulator? BenT San Francisco
• Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 11:25:10 -0500
  ...Is it necessary to futz with the brake pressure regulator when manually bleeding the brakes? Any brake-bleeding tips would be appreciated!! TIA. John...
• Re: '83.5 westy starts, runs well, stalls, won't restart
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 22:17:17 -0400
  George Wietor wrote: > Is this a flooding issue? If it is indeed a flooding issue, then the fuel pressure regulator is probably at fault...
• Re: Crazy intermittant rich running finally solved!
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:27:57 -0500
  ...I have also been experiencing some troubles that I think may be due to a bad fuel pressure regulator. I have a 1982 air...
• Brake Bleeder / Coolant Pressure Testor
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:54:20 -0700
  ...air hose stuff including an air pressure regulator($16). So now I can connect the bleeder to the air compressor at 2-2.5...
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:28:25 -0700
  ...Okay, using the fuel pressure regulator port I read 10'' of Hg (not psi as I said earlier, goes to show my inexperience!). This...
• Re: LPG Pressure, furnace and fridge observations, Was: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:09:08 -0400
  ...still connected to the German regulator and tank (inside the kitchen cabinet, yikes!), never looked to see what pressure the reg. is set at...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator - acceptable pressure readings?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:35:40 -0700
  Thanks for the insights gentlemen. I too had similar results on my '88 stock 2.1 Neil. On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 9...
• Re: CB adjustable Fuel Pressure guage.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:42:02 -0800
  Steve, I use this adjustable pressure regulator. I'd have the hose barb style but I'd go with the threaded one if I...
• At what point do you need to worry about bad mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:36:21 -0500
  ...In addition the O2 sensor, coil, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel pressure regulator, air filter, were replaced. What is weird is it does seem...
• Embarrasment, ECU, Pressure Regulator and Temp Sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 21:49:30 +1000
  ...I was puzzled! What had I DONE the first time, that caused the stalling? I realised that had touched the PRESSURE REGULATOR!! I tied...
• Re: Still running rich, now what
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:21:35 -0700
  ...If your a gambler, my money is on the fuel pressure regulator. Take a chance and skip the O2 sensor. High pressure or a...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:21:06 +0000
  Yes this is the brake pressure regulator and they seem to rust really badly. I guess it is because they are made of cast...
• Re: Chronic fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:38:06 -0700
  ...My noisy fuel pump was a result of a bad fuel pressure regulator. John
• propane rebuild and safety
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:41:02 -0400
  ...Did the old fill valve and or regulator have some kind of relief valve for increased pressure? I read an archived post that seemed...
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:34:34 -0700
  I would use the vacuum line to the fuel pressure regulator. Mark Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott wrote: > Hi, I'm looking for leaks...
• Pressure Regulator/FI problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 05:40:59 GMT
  ...Checking Pressure Regulator > wasnt sure if I should disconnect the vaccuum hose while checking the > residual pressure. Im pretty sure I wasnt supposed to...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 23:06:51 -0700
  Check the fuel pressure regulator carefully. They can fail in more than one way. One way that may fit your problem is that they...
• Continued: Plug fouling gas in oil problem....
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:19:41 -0800
  ...If you don't mind. _____________________________________________________________ Ken Lewis wrote; I would; Check that the fuel pressure regulator is: 1. Holding the correct pressure while running...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:13:14 -0700
  ...any of you mounted the regulator to the van body, and used some > sort of a high-pressure flex line from there to the...
• Propane Regulator: What's this hole?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 29 May 2012 07:57:22 -0700
  What is this small hole in the face of my propane regulator? I've stopped using the propane system until I can understand why...
• Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:59:32 -0600
  ...He told me it was indeed running lean, but was probably a fuel pressure problem, either the fuel pump or the fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:21:37 -0800
  ...compensate for the excess pressure with that. Myself, I would never hook up even the small can without a regulator since that is not...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:49:57 -0500
  ...When the throttle is opened ..intake manfiold pressure drops >.....raising the fuel pressure as controled by the fuel pressure regulator. > if the injectors are...
• Re: Propane Regulator: What's this hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 29 May 2012 10:15:16 -0500
  ...The fourth, in the upper right corner of the regulator as one looks at it, appears to be a crack and I would think...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:15:41 +0000
  sounds like a leaking pressure regulator or check valve in pump. the ecu shuts off fuel pump on down hill and there is no...
• Re: Fuel pressure regulator - acceptable pressure readings?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:03:32 -0700
  ...I wonder how accurate your pressure gauge is. The spec I believe is 2.5 bar, and your regulator certainly appears to be regulating...
• Re: Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:23:17 -0800
  ...Relay is ok (at least the pump functions > when > ignition is on.) > > New pressure regulator. Replaced high pressure fuel hoses from regulator > to > injector...
• Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:58:16 -0800
  ...One thing Dennis kindly directed me toward was the fuel pressure regulator. By my own, uh, "cleverness", I sucked on the vacuum hose attached...
• '86 still plagued! (was rich running) - SOLVED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 15:20:03 -0400
  ...Today at lunch, I picked up another new fuel pressure regulator, temp sensor and 02 sensor from the dealer to swap/test again. The...
• Re: Fuel pressure fluctuating...
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 20:24:17 -0500
  ...as to why the fuel pressure would be fluctuating on > my '87 Synchro, even though the fuel pressure regulator has been > replaced? Could it...
• fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:28:02 -0500
  I am considering replacing all my high pressure fuel line when I replace my fuel pressure regulator. I've noticed Vanagain has a kit...
• Re: Plumbing a second LP tank.. help!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 09:13:31 -0700
  ...plumbing. > I need to run a line to connect the 2 tanks together on the high > pressure side before the regulator. Conceptually simple, just...
• Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 25 May 2001 06:10:36 -0400
  ...Bucco <ibuyvdubs@yahoo.com> writes: > Hi List, > > When testing my fuel pressure regulator, when the > engine is hooked to the gauge , it will read...
• '85 1.9 - fuel issues.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 15:18:54 -0400
  ...I've replaced the fuel filter and also swapped out a known good pressure regulator. I have pressure. I also know I am getting...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:09:14 -0700
  ...One, the regulator has to be able keep the pressure right while also supplying all the gas that the appliances can consume so the...
• Re: Propane regulator questions opinions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:33:22 -0400
  The 2 stage regulator is really for more precise control and safety, not capacity or hose distance. The Westy fridge is really finicky with...
• Re: NLA VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:44:55 -0800
  ...Feel > free to post them on the list as well (if the mods don't mind) for > discussion. > What about the brake pressure regulator...
• Re: Gas Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 12:46:08 -0800 (PST)
  ...like to get a pressure gauge to measure the gas pressure after > the fuel pump and before the pressure regulator on my 80 westy...