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To: twobeaners@earthlink.net, datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
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From: Keith0alan@aol.com
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:42:30 EST
        I tap into the fuel line at the carb with a T and measure the 
pressure with the car running. Should be 3-5 psi. 
       keith

> I can only offer my opinion (I'm not a professional mechanic) but after
> owning over 35 cars in the last 25 years I will tell you that a pump that
> pumps gas into a can is no indication that it's works well enough to run
> your carbs! Best to use a pressure gauge on your pump, I'm guessing 3 to 5
> PSI and the pressure should hold after cranking has stopped. It sounds like
> a fuel related problem, and it could very well be a "weak" pump.
> Mike H.  67'-1600






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