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K Crone · 01-30-2021, 10:50 AM

Can a 59A mechanical fuel pump’s pressure be reduced without the use of a pressure reducer?

katy · 01-30-2021, 11:45 AM

Not likely

redmodelt · 01-30-2021, 12:19 PM

You might want to ask on the early V8 forum. If you are running stock carbs/fuel pump you should not have to.

Jim Brierley · 01-30-2021, 12:47 PM

I would think that it would work, but if you are running a V8, with Strombergs or such, a regulator wouldn't be needed.

K Crone · 01-30-2021, 08:49 PM

I have 3.5 pounds of fuel pressure need to bring it down to 2, 2.5for Stromburg 97s . I will repost in V8 sorry

Pete · 01-30-2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by K Crone

I have 3.5 pounds of fuel pressure need to bring it down to 2, 2.5for Stromburg 97s . I will repost in V8 sorry

Put in neoprene float valves and you can run 8 lb. if need be. They never leak.

They are impervious to alcohol also.

CWPASADENA · 01-30-2021, 09:36 PM

You can change the spring. A lighter spring will produce a lower pressure.

Chris W.

01-30-2021, 10:50 AM	#1
K Crone Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Salinas CA Posts: 12	Fuel pressure Can a 59A mechanical fuel pump’s pressure be reduced without the use of a pressure reducer?

01-30-2021, 11:45 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,044	Re: Fuel pressure Not likely __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

01-30-2021, 12:19 PM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Fuel pressure You might want to ask on the early V8 forum. If you are running stock carbs/fuel pump you should not have to. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-30-2021, 12:47 PM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,088	Re: Fuel pressure I would think that it would work, but if you are running a V8, with Strombergs or such, a regulator wouldn't be needed.

01-30-2021, 08:49 PM	#5
K Crone Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Salinas CA Posts: 12	Re: Fuel pressure I have 3.5 pounds of fuel pressure need to bring it down to 2, 2.5for Stromburg 97s . I will repost in V8 sorry

01-30-2021, 09:36 PM	#7
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: Fuel pressure You can change the spring. A lighter spring will produce a lower pressure. Chris W.