Fuel Pump Pressure??

Posted by gone1951 On 2009/3/19 20:54:47

Can anyone tell me what the fuel pressure should be on my 51 327 at idle and also with the engine run up??

I'm having starting problems and I think they are caused by low fuel pressure. After the car sat for maybe 3 weeks it would not start at all. Found that the pump at cranking speed would not pick up any fuel. Had to fill the bowl in the carb to get it to run long enough to start pumping fuel.

I now have a fuel gauge connected to it. The pressure is around 4 pounds. After driving around for 20 minutes or so the fuel pressure read maybe 3 pounds max. Don't think this is right. Can anyone shed any light on my problem?