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  • Re: return fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
    Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:27:01 -0500
    ...fuel pressure regulator to >the tank is not under pressure? I need to reroute that line need to know if >high pressure fuel line...
  • Re: shifting brake pressure regulator lever before bleeding brakesystem
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 06:42:37 -0800
    ...In those 2 I found no mention of a lever on the brake pressure regulator. I also have a latest copy I keep clean...
  • Re: westy propane pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:47:18 -0700
    ...vent points down.)<br> <br> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://www.dyersonline.com/Products/Marshall-299-Integral-Two-Stage-Regulator__66...
  • How to diagnose a propane regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 18:39:33 -0700
    ...When I reconnect the regulator and turn on the valve I hear a slight knock, like a pressure detention. But when I try to...
  • Re: power steering
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:54:01 -0400
    ...I'm sure there is not a pressure regulator >-- no one has mentioned one. Given that Bentley specifies a maximum of five seconds for...
  • Re: Should my water system buzz???
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:03:07 -0600
    ...Ric, Be sure to install a pressure regulator on the city water hose. Your camper lines aren't designed to handle the pressures existing...
  • Re: Extend a stay
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:39:04 -0400
    ...regulator and is designed so portable appliances can be connected to the on board tank. The deluxe version also has a high pressure fitting...
  • UPDATE: High Idle
    Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
    Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:11:23 -0500
    ...Though the aux air valve is working correctly my deductions leads to the fuel regulator. If there too much pressure will it cause a...
  • Re: Hard starting when cold????
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Sat, 23 Jan 1999 23:26:41 -0600
    ...the pump may not hold the pressure because the internal check valve is leaking. the fuel pressure regulator is not holding the pressure when...
  • Re: UPDATE: High Idle
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:48:28 -0600
    ...Though the aux air valve is working correctly my deductions leads to the fuel regulator. If there too much pressure will it cause a...
  • Propane Regulator Question
    Historical mailing list - Gavin Flanagan
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:07:24 -0700
    ...The pressure regulator on my propane tank died (specifically, the diaphragm) so I ordered a new one from Bus Depot. Problem is, I can...
  • Re: Propane Regulator Question
    Historical mailing list - John Haddad
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 20:23:38 -0400
    ...getting the regulator off. I just did mine about a month ago. On mine, there was a 'Y' for splitting the pressure-regulated gas...
  • Re: How can I get the stove/fridge to work 1st time user HELP PLEASE
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 31 Jul 2003 09:56:29 -0400
    ...Disconnect the regulator output and check for flow -- if none, remove the regulator and check for high-pressure gas coming from the valve. If...
  • Re: [Syncro] setting propane pressure
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:36:04 -0700
    > I'm curious why you want to set your propane pressure? I know some > regulators are adjustable but I don't think I've...
  • Re: westy propane regulator
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 18 Feb 2003 18:48:37 -0500
    ...Accck! Ouch. >I hunted some RV websites and found a Marshall 290 2-stage regulator that >looks >functionally equivalent, but the dimensions on it...
  • The WBX is Finished at last...now the final test...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 06:26:04 EST
    ...After replacing most FI parts and adjusting left and right, I helped friend fix his faulty fuel pressure regulator and saw how the factory...
  • Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:50:34 -0700
    ...the vacuum line to the FP pressure regulator for >> the test. >> I only find a bad FP regulator ...not even once a year.. >> like...
  • Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:01:34 -0700
    ...up the line, the pressure stabilizes at 11 wci, the water slows, halts, and falls back, compressing the LPG. Regulator can only source gas...
  • Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 10 May 2001 23:18:57 -0500
    Mike, Let the engine break in. Usually the gas milage will increase when the rings set in, and the engne loosens up a bit...
  • Checking engine vaccum
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:13:11 -0500
    If one puts a Tee in line between intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator and then connects vacuum gauge to the Tee, will that...
  • 2.1 WBX normal engine vacuum?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:24:06 +0000
    ...be for a 2.1 WBX in normal running condition?� I'm measuring off of the fuel pressure regulator port. Thanks! tabe johnson/90MV
  • fill valve broken, not propane regulator valve
    Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
    Thu, 4 Jul 2002 22:27:14 -0300
    ...propane regulator valve > Hi Volks, > > Went to Canadian Tire tonight to fill up the propane tank. I guess one of > the regulator's seals...
  • Re: Westy ('84) propane leaks!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Oct 1995 15:35:36 -0400
    ...I found that gas was leaking from the center of the pressure >regulator, out a tiny square hole in the face of it. Er...
  • Re: Propane regulator questions opinions
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:50:37 -0400
    ...I always thought the reason for the double regulator was safety...something about keeping the full tank pressure from getting into the vehicle if...
  • Re: Van Gremlins
    Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
    Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:14:37 -0500
    ...Van Gremlins > How about fuel pressure regulator? That could cause flooding too. > > b
  • 1.9 L engine 10mpg
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:11:21 -0800
    ...Fuel pressure is correct. Pressure regulator is working correctly. Any suggestions? It feels like choking of gas. Also the idling is bad for nearly...
  • Re: leaking propane,unrelated Rialta question
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 08:52:02 -0700
    ...In any case, even if the pressure regulator is not adjusted correctly at 11 water column inches of pressure I don't think that...
  • Re: how do I test the fuel pump? Who sells fuel pump cheap?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:54:01 -0600
    You just need to hook a pressure gauge to the line that goes to your fuel pressure regulator. You can use a generic dial...
  • Re: Recommend propane bits and pieces [NVC]
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:41:18 -0400
    ...I also tested the regulator and found it gave exactly 11" WC. The low side of the regulator is very low pressure, and the...
  • Re: Still running rich, now what
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 12:41:10 -0400
    ...If your a gambler, my money is on the fuel pressure regulator. Take a chance and skip the O2 sensor. High pressure or a...
  • LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:25:36 -0700
    ...if water goes up LH side of hose app 5" , then double that = the total output of a given pressure regulator? I thought the...
  • Brake system overview
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 15 May 2006 20:44:51 -0400
    ...And the LF is doing the same thing now. > >Bentley talks about pushing the lever on the brake pressure regulator >toward the rear axe...
  • Re: [Syncro] 2nd propane tank/heater-Dual tank instalation!--Try this link!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:30:46 -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: Bad fuel pressure regulator?
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 08:30:43 -0400
    ...Bad fuel pressure regulator? Hi list... How can you tell if the fuel pressure regulator is bad? I installed a golf fuel injectors, rail...
  • Re: rich running condition-still searching for problem
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:06:35 -0400
    David, A possible source is a ruptured diaphragm in the fuel pressure regulator. This would dump gas into the intake manifold through the small...
  • Re: My van runs like crap when it's cold.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:02:03 -0800
    ...And it's good to know what the fuel pressure is ... though I havn't seen an fp regulator that was bad cold, but...
  • Re: Erratic runnign Vanagon... fuel pump?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 03:47:54 EDT
    ...Don't forget there is a fuel pressure regulator as a (somewhat) major componant of the fuel system. This *could* be part of the...
  • Re: Fridge problems at altitude
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:47:07 -0700
    ...the > regulator? Stuart, Actually, I have it from a very good Dometic Service center that Dometic Service Bulletin recommends turning the pressure regulator down...
  • Fuel line relocating
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 00:42:55 -0500
    ...What I'm thinking is to relocate the fuel pressure regulator, send lines, return lines, etc. to <underline>underneath</underline> the van well <underline...
  • Re: LP gas regulator
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:21:13 -0400
    ...The unit says Marshall Brass Company >Model 260 2-stage pressure regulator. If you can't get a 260 (and you probably can't...
  • Re: Fuel pressure question
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:25:40 -0500
    Jim, Your fuel pressure should always be maintained after the engine is off. That's mostly why there is the fuel pressure regulator. It...
  • Re: CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Fri, 24 Apr 1998 22:03:15 -0400
    ...I forced the fuel pump to run and opened the >fuel pressure regulator by raising the air pressure plate >by hand. But there was...
  • Re: A rod bender?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 2 May 2000 14:26:44 -0700
    Ahh, yes, now I see! On my '84 the routing from the fuel pressure regulator is to a tee off the throttle body, not...
  • where do I get propane fill valve?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 12:54:04 EDT
    ...propane tank fill valve on my '89 Westy? I've seen venders selling the pressure regulator but not the valve. Thanks in advance, Roger
  • Re: Intermittent engine miss
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 4 Jun 2006 08:06:31 -0700
    ...O2 sensor Wiring breakdown Fuel pressure regulator The wiring could be intermittent I think. But the other two? Anyway thank you for those possibilities...
  • Re: Propane guages
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 20:48:57 -0700
    Merv, Installed a "Gas Low" (brand name) propane indicator gauge inline between the shutoff valve and pressure regulator. (Check Northern catalog or RV places...
  • Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 15:20:32 -0700
    ...Thornton" wrote: > > > > > >I changed out my fuel pressure regulator and tried running again. It ran > > >better, but here is the wierd part, the fuel...
  • Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:55:08 -0600
    If the fuel pressure was OK when you checked the regulator, the fuel pump is probably not to blame. An exhaust leak can sometimes...
  • Re: Fuel Regulator pt 1 of 3
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 May 2001 23:45:54 -0400
    ...Line "when the fuel pump comes on...The higher the pressure, the more >the diaphragm moves away from the return pipe..." > >It is in...
  • Re: Propane tank fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:17:01 -0400
    ...Total parts cost is about $130 with regulator. Just did > it on my '85. > > Stuart > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • leaking propane,unrelated Rialta question
    Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 06:44:24 -0700
    ...This is not a problem when using the stove, so I'm thinking pressure regulator. Just a guess, as I don't really know...
  • =?Windows-1252?Q?Re:______Re:_Bluestar_project=85no_start_yet?=
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Sat, 11 May 2013 17:17:59 -0500
    ...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: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:36:16 -0500
    ...the vacuum line to the FP pressure regulator for >> the test. >> I only find a bad FP regulator ...not even once a year.. >> like...
  • Re: TiiCo - poor performance on cold start up, any tips ?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:43:56 -0400
    ...It includes new Bosch injectors, new Bosch Fuel pressure regulator (higher psi than the waterboxer regulator, but stock for the Jetta engine), a new...
  • Re: [WetWesties] 82 Westy issues (frustrated)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:54:54 EST
    ...Cylinder head temp sensor fuel pressure regulator air flow sensor full throttle switch exhaust gas recirculation injectors cold start valve A vacuum leak anywhere...
  • Re: LP, propane regulator adjustment
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 24 May 2005 15:25:41 -0600
    ...and gas pressure only needs to be in the ball > park for burgers.MMmmmmmm, burgers.Is it dinner yet? . Single stage regulators are illegal...
  • Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:34:00 -0800
    ...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: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:38:13 -0400
    ...So I got out my Bentley and soon came to the realization that there should be a pressure regulator there. Let me go back...
  • Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:30:16 -0800
    ...The "11 inches of water" lpg pressure is pretty much a standard and the regulator can be adjusted somewhat to attain this pressure. At...
  • Re: Gas Pressure Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Wed, 1 Nov 1995 14:45:37 CST6CDT
    ...like to get a pressure gauge to measure the gas pressure after > the fuel pump and before the pressure regulator on my 80 westy...