Re: Question about fuel pump causing rich mixture at idle.

[Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>]

Joe Curry wrote:

> Most electric fule pumps need an in-line regulator to keep the pressure
> constant and at a lever that is required by the carb(s).  That is
> generally around 2.5 to 3.5 psi.  Because most pumps are delivering much
> higher pressure than what is required, the result would normally be
> overflow of the float bowls and not rich idle.  But I suppose anything
> is possible.
> 


SHould have read "Level", not "Lever".  Damn Spell checker!  :)

Joe

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