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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Is 30psi too low on a stock motor?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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whats normal?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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IIRC 42 psi


But I'm not an expert.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Hmmm.....regulator or fuel pump bad?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Good question....damn good question.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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time to replace both, why not lmao.
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I guess if you got the money...Why not? I would start with the regulator. Thats the least expensive and the easiest to do. If it fixes the problem...Then great...If not, then go with the FP....
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anything else can cause this? it's averaging about 35psi now.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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anything else can cause this? it's averaging about 35psi now.

Clogged fuel filter or if the pickup screen is clogged can also effect fuel pressure.

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