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Re: fuel pressure Question-Problem?
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 31 May 2000 12:10:45 -0700
...I had my fuel pressure checked and it was 32psi at idle w/ vac hose on > regulator, 36psi w/o vac hose on regulator...
propane regulators and Propex heaters
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:58:54 -0800
...This seems to indicate that I have a regulator that doesn't produce enough pressure for the Propex heater. The heater seems to work...
Re: Refrigerator lighting
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:25:36 -0500
...I think the regulator and the orofice take care of it. It sounds like you may have a problem with pressure though, especially since...
Re: Common problem, I think
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:03:15 -0500
mordo, First thing I would try to check is fuel pressure when the problem occurs. Sounds like a fuel starvation problem. Possibly pressure regulator...
Brake Pressure Regulator Reducer Valve PICS
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:27:02 -0700
...Some (all?) Bay buses use a similar regulator to that of the early Vanagons. The later style Vanagon regulator may operate in a similar...
Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:21:29 -0400
Why do you think you may need to replace the fuel pressure regulator? They are easily tested and almost always a failure is obvious...
Re: NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Sun, 12 Jan 1997 12:30:19 -0600
...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: Westy Fridge- Checking Propane Pressure Setting]
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 07:20:01 -0700
...Mine > >was at 8 inches and I set it to 10.On the body of the Marshall pressure > >regulator is a white plastic screw...
Re: Plumbing a second LP tank.. help!
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Tue, 11 Nov 2003 09:21:17 -0800
...Besides, It works much better for me to connect the high pressure side because I need to run a second high pressure (2PSI) regulator...
Fuel Pressure a bit high -- OK???
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:04:48 -0500
...Today, I measured the fuel pressure. The spec is 29 PSI at idle and 36 PSI with the vacuum line removed. My regulator is...
Fuel Pressure Info
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 18:15:03 -0500
Hi, I got around to checking my fuel pressure today. With a calibrated gauge I had 32#'s at idle ( 12 inches vac ). Should...
Re: fuel pressure regultor bad? Engine running rich
Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
Thu, 22 Mar 2001 20:42:12 -0500
...A bad pressure regulator knocked my mileage down to about 10. John Flaherty '84 GL Insufficient Funds ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Philcox" <jphilcox@HOME...
Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:36:02 -0600
...YES - fuel pressure regulator fix? You can use a part # 0.280.160.200 the part can comes from 75-79 Bug, or 74...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 4 Mar 2018 17:11:47 -0800
you are talking about the '86 or the '87 van? swapping fuel pressure regulator is not a guarantee that you have a good running...
Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
Historical mailing list - Mountaineer
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:50:21 -0500
...you have fuel pressure problems, the > test is to pinch the fuel hose as it leaves the fuel pressure > regulator.Check the vacuum hose...
Fuel pressure regulator reliability?
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:57:54 EST
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leaking fuel pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:32:39 -0800
...running recently, i have seen (and smelled) fuel residue on the pressure regulator maybe twice. for the last few days, i have gone out...
Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Sun, 28 Jul 2002 14:12:30 -0700
>I changed out my fuel pressure regulator and tried running again. It ran >better, but here is the wierd part, the fuel pressure quickly...
Fuel pressure regulator price and intallation Question
Historical mailing list - Chad Bearden
Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:29:34 -0400
Hello all, Autozone has a fuel pressure regulator (fpr) for 52.99 for my 84 gasoline Westy. Good price? Also, the hoses that connect...
Re: Any have a Good Used Condition Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 17:12:05 -0800
...Brake Pressure Regulator and 'soft pedal' Dennis, can you be more detailed in your description of this kind of failure? I ask because I...
Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600
...I did two fuel pump volume tests today, one at the pump and one at the return outlet of the fuel pressure regulator. Direct...
Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:25:46 -0500
At 08:01 PM 11/11/2007, neil N wrote... >The vaccum source for the pressure regulator is from the air intake >distributor. IF...
Re: westy propane pressure regulator
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:57:34 -0400
...a retangular pressure regultor. >where to get ? or tell me what it is if that's not it. >thanks ! >scott Rectangular regulator no longer...
Re: Checking engine vaccum
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:57:21 -0800
...the fuel pressure regulator does after all. I haven't bothered to put my vacuum gauge on any engine for at least 15 years...
85 VW fuel pressure regulator? [+Bentley manual 70s Rabbits][via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:26:23 -0500
...I'm told I need a new fuel pressure switch?regulator?device? Can ANYONE fill me in on their function, cost etc. Any related...
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:53:39 -0800
...the fuel pressure regulator. With the engine running, pull the vacuum > hose off the regulator, if gas comes out the regulator, it's bad...
Re: FP Regulator Life Expectancy?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:50:01 -0500
The VDO pressure gauge definitely needs to be grounded. The usual ground is by being screwed into the engine case. The Fuel pressure regulators...
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
Sun, 29 Nov 2020 16:25:21 -0500
...fuel pressure and read 36 psi with the vacuum line to the plenum disconnected. When I attach the vacuum to the regulator, the engine...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:40:22 -0800
...my fuel pressure regulator be the source of my low fuel pressure? >> >> Your fuel pressure isn't low, your pressure regulator is working >> correctly...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:07:19 -0400
...perhaps the flame looks OK because of a different pressure >regulator on the BBQ tank? BBQ tanks use a single-stage regulator, pressure could...
Re: fuel pressure regulator failed?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:51:53 -0700
...w/2 wbxs wrote: > Hi, > > Did you actually have a fuel pressure regulator fail? If so it's extremely > unusual. That's one part...
Re: 2nd stock propane tank
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:19:14 -0800
...The stock regulator s/b set up for 11" of water pressure. That seems to be typical. (Al least for both my Hydro-flame...
Re: leaking fuel pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:15:15 -0800
What about the vacuum line from reg to air intake distributor? Fuel pressure regulator diphragms do fail. If yours is failing/failed, and the...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:03:02 -0500
...The vacuum in the box would cause the gauge to read absolute pressure instead of psig (psi gauge). I think a fuel pressure gauge...
Re: Where to buy/order fuel pressure regulator
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:52:22 -0700
...Where to buy/order fuel pressure regulator > > > According to much diagnosis on my mechanics part, I need a new > fuel pressure regulator. He is...
Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Tue, 4 May 1999 11:28:05 -0600
...Thinking the lack of vacuum was causing the pressure regulator to mal-function causing excessive pressure to build up in the lines thus causing...
Re: Cold Start problems: Pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:00:13 -0600
>Randy; >Installing a permanent fuel pressure gauge is not that hard. I mounted >the gauge on the chassis in the engine compartment i.e...
Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:31:03 -0500
...The pressure in the lines after the regulator is about six ounces per square inch, controlled by the regulator. The pressure in a tank...
Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:09:14 -0600
> Any two-stage RV-rated LP regulator that provides an output pressure > of 11" W.C. (i.e. will raise a column of water...
fuel pump
Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 06:47:59 -0400
...Check fuel pressure my fuel pressure regulator took a crap. Replaced that and noise went away. check book for proper pressure. Eric P 1984...
Fw: 2nd propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:19:35 -0800
...inches at this altitude. > > So the question is: > Is there a SMALL secondary propane regulator / pressure reducer that can be > installed under the sink...
Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:57:39 -0400
...Same as the old regulator I thought was bad. > >Yes, I took into account the vacuum. : ) > >Mark Ingalls >85 GL > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download...
2nd propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:24:31 -0800
...inches at this altitude. > >So the question is: >Is there a SMALL secondary propane regulator / pressure reducer that can be >installed under the sink...
Re: Fuel Pressure Too High?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 May 2001 17:31:22 -0400
...So, should I spend $50 and get a new pressure >regulator? What would the extra 10 psi really affect? Means your injectors will be...
Re: Propane Regulator
Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 22:45:05 -0400
...I contacted the manufacturer of the original regulator and they do not make it any more. Also, the original is a two stage regulator...
I Need a Fuel Pressure Regulator
Historical mailing list - Chad
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:52:37 -0400
anyone have one in great working order that will fit an 85GL??????
Re: Fuel pump noise
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 26 May 2006 11:06:35 -0400
Try disconnecting the vaccum hose from the fuel pressure regulator and see what happpens.
LPG Regulator Leaking?
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:55:52 -0700
...on the regulator (which I presume is a pressure release vent?). I assume this isn't normal? Or does the regulator leak as a...
Re: Dometic high altitude lighting tips
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:23:49 -0400
...I think this lower high altitude velicity can be duplicated by reducing the regulator pressure from 11 inches. Dont know how much changing is...
Re: leaking fuel pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:46:37 -0800
I don't think I've ever quite seen a leaking fuel pressure regulator, tho it's possible of course. I have many good...
Re: Fuel pressure
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 8 Sep 2002 16:39:51 -0700
...If the pressure is now holding then the pressure regulator is bad. If the pressure doesn't hold that indicates the check valve in...
Re: [Syncro] 2nd propane tank/heater-Dual tank instalation!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:01:15 -0500
...Propane > regulators control pressure using a spring loaded diaphragm and spool. > When outlet pressure is sufficient, it closes the source. If pressure > continues to...
Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:26:07 -0400
...If you're anal you could test this by installing a tee in place of the existing regulator and measuring pressure at the test...
Cold Start problems: Pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 00:45:59 -0800
...I have a question regarding pressure regulators & fuel pumps. As they age, as in the original part, do they become less effective in colder...
Tiico--A2 Fuel Rail install question.............Use Vanagon FPR?/A2 FPR?
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Fri, 2 May 2003 12:13:22 -0700
...Do i remove the fuel pressure regulator that came attached to the A2 fuel rail?.....or do i remove, discard and use the Vanagons...
Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 11 May 2001 13:03:10 -0500
...Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator > Listmembers, > > I wrotee about the Temp I sensor below in two previous post. After > re-reading my original...
Re: home-made pressure bleeder
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:34:07 -0700
...Now that I have a spare reservoir cap, I can make my own pressure bleeder. AFAIK, the brake pressure regulator doesn't "kick in...
Re: Low power 1 min after start?
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:20:53 -0500
Yeah, Coby thinks it may be the fuel pressure regulator, perhaps a sticky distributor affecting the timing advance, perhaps the timing itself. He had...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:20 -0700
Besides the fuel pressure regulator it could be bad or clogged fuel injectors. I'd suggest using one can or 2 of fuel injector...
Re: wanted: propane pressure regulator
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:06:22 -0800
...propane pressure regulator > > > anybody know where i could get one for my 82 westy? > thanks > jason > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www...