Weber/Fuel Pump Question?

[eastendmedic]

PO of my 87 60 had installed a purolator fuel pressure regulator on the pressure side of the fuel pump leading to the carb....last night the thing was leaking so badly that when I returned home the engine compartment was begining to smoke from pre-ignited fuel......I was lucky to say the least....checked it out today and as soon as the engine cranked up...fuel was dumping out of the regulator like a watering can. I removed it and found out that my local parts place doesn't even think that they exist anymore. here are my questions:

1. what is the standard PSI for a OEM fuel pump.

2. Do I need to place a regulator in order for the carb to be "safe"....truck runs great...power....idle....a little rich now will need to lean it out a bit (probably just use a VAC gauge)

3. My fuel pump is working great....but should I bypass it and install an electric pusher pump that puts out about 3-5 psi?

4. Has anyone done this install and is it a pain in the rear or easy to do?


5. Should I just drive it and let the dice roll?

Your opinions?

 

[Roebon]

Easiest would be to replace the fuel pressure regulator. You can get the purolater dial type at NAPA. The weber is known to run rich without one. I think the recomended pressure setting for the 38 is 3psi.

Makes me wonder what pressure the cruiser pump puts out.

 

[brian]

i don't have a haynes for a 60 series, but a 40's pump makes 3.4-4.8 psi.

ditch the reg and don't look back.
i tryed one on my 40 with a weber38 and quickly dumped it. it's been running like that for yearssss.