I thought a few of you might find the following interesting:
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> The recommended fuel pressure for this carb, is 6 psi,
> this should be
> sufficient to run on the street. The 97 gph pump, will be
> perfect, there is
> not a reason to use a regulator. Thanks
>
> At 03:41 PM 10/26/1999 -0400, you wrote:
> >Sender : larry.wright@usop.com
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> > Gentlemen:
> > I cannot find anywhere in the installation literature for a
> >Holley #1850 carburetor for the desired range of incoming
> >fuel pressure.
> >I just bought one of your electric fuel pumps (sorry, I
> >don't have the
> >stock # at hand), rated at 97 gph and 7psi, and the local retailer's
> >counter help suggested that this pump requires no additional
> >regulator.
> >This was rather important to me, as the installation (1964 Sunbeam
> >Tiger) has little space to spare; indeed, your pump fits the OEM
> >mounting bracket under the car perfectly.
> > In the past two days, I've received several e-mail messages from
> >fellow owners
> > who suggest that I might have a mismatched pump and carburetor,
> >and will experience flooding, cut-out, or worse due to the high
> >(?) pressure of this pump.
> > I'm trying to avoid these problems, especially the "or worse",
> >and wondered if you could advise on the recommended fuel pressure to
> >operate a model 1850. Thanks in advance.
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Lawrence R. Wright, Purchasing Analyst
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larry.wright@usop.com (new)
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