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Title: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: Buicksrus on July 19 2012, 01:49:39 AM
I have a 1987 GN that has a ACCUFAB fuel pressure regulator, that although rebuilt, does not increase fuel pressure when accelreating.  What FP regulator should I buy to replace the one on my car?
 
Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: daveismissing on July 19 2012, 08:12:33 AM
Does the pressure change when you remove and replace the vacuum hose?
If so I'd be looking at the pump and filter first.
Title: Re: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: Steve Wood on July 19 2012, 09:46:37 AM
If it really is the regulator, the one you have is as good as it gets and it can be rebuilt/repaired
Title: Re: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: Just a Six? on July 19 2012, 10:08:56 AM
Undo the 6 allen head screws & take a look at the diaphram. If it isn't torn then it's probably fine. Thats all they include in a rebuild kit. Pretty unusual for them to tear as they are quite strong.
Title: Re: Re: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: Scott87 on July 19 2012, 10:39:36 AM
Dumb question but if the diaphragm was torn then wouldn't fuel leak from the vacuum fitting on the regulator?

Undo the 6 allen head screws & take a look at the diaphram. If it isn't torn then it's probably fine. Thats all they include in a rebuild kit. Pretty unusual for them to tear as they are quite strong.

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Title: Re: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: motorhead on July 19 2012, 02:21:15 PM
No. The fuel bypassing the diaphragm would be drawn into the engine causing a rich condition. You would notice the issue if you pulled the vacuum line off while the fuel pump was running.

Been there, done that.
Title: Re: Best fuel pressure regulator for a modified 87 GN
Post by: Scott87 on July 19 2012, 04:06:46 PM
Good to know, thank you for clarifying :-)

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