Fuel pressure woes

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: 55starchief

Have you got a fuel filter between the tank and the pump? as it could be blocked which would show when full demand was needed by the pump

I don't think so, but I haven't looked.  I don't think I'll have a proper opportunity to look before Sat either.

[55starchief]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Quoting: 55starchief
Have you got a fuel filter between the tank and the pump? as it could be blocked which would show when full demand was needed by the pump


I don't think so, but I haven't looked. I don't think I'll have a proper opportunity to look before Sat either.

This would be my thought mate, probably tucked up under the car by a previouse owner. Your supposed to have 2 filters a course at the tank and a fine at the rgulator

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: 55starchief

This would be my thought mate, probably tucked up under the car by a previouse owner. Your supposed to have 2 filters a course at the tank and a fine at the rgulator

Yes, but from what I remember from glances, everything from the pump back is original.  That's why I was planning to change the entire system a while back (and then saw the cost )

[Jamieg285]

Well, I swapped the pump, and thought it had solved the problem. Pressure immediately went up to 7.5.  Regulated back to 5.5 and left if for the night.

Drove to work this morning, it felt better to drive, but on arriving and checking the pressure has dropped to 1 again.

[55starchief]

You sure the guage is working properly? is it one of those small ones?

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: 55starchief

You sure the guage is working properly? is it one of those small ones?

No, I'm not sure. It is brand new though. I've already started a new thread on it.

It is a small one, 1/8 npt fitting.  (It was cheap, so it might be the problem)

[art b]

never a dull moment wiff that car jamie??
ya should put a ford badge on it