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Pressure Regulator location and fuel return?
mcg - 12/6/11 at 10:08 PM

Hi,

I am running an 8v vauxhall engine with fireblade carbs. I have a facet fuel pump that is located next to the fuel tank.

I have been told I need a pressure regulator to bring the pressure down to 1.5 - 2 psi for the bike carbs.

So, my question is where should I place the pressure regulator?

I thought I need a fuel return back to the tank but I have read on the forum that this is not necessary when running the bike carbs?

Assuming no fuel return then, I plan to put the pressure regulator in line after the fuel filter on the way to the carbs? Is this right?

If I need a return, where should the pressure regulator go and where should the return pipe come off?

I have searched alot on the forum and read a lot, but I am still a little confused!!

Thanks as always.

Matt


phoenix70 - 12/6/11 at 10:37 PM

Running Carbs, you shouldn't need a return, and the pressure reg should be where you suggested.


michael92 - 12/6/11 at 11:51 PM

you are right yeah when using bike carb's (no return) the reg goes before and as close to the rail whereas if a return is used place after the rail



Michael