Fuel pump rebuild

Posted by Joseph Earl On 2018/5/4 18:48:20

Okay. I finally got around to rebuilding the fuel pump. Not rocket surgery. Not too much fun, either, but the anticipated reward of the availability of fuel for starting was an enchanting reward.

Pumps like an SOB! Overcoming the frail float needle and flooding fuel everywhere! A bit more than I expected/asked for.

Okay. Take it easy. Must be a faulty or dirty needle and seat. Pulled the uppermost part of the carb to see what was up. Looked normal. Called Mike's Carbs, where I purchased the kit five years ago, and spoke with Krystal. Not Mike, like the last time I called. She says that I need a FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR!

Why do I need a regulator when I have a carb that WAS working just fine, and now have a refreshed fuel pump???