<VV> fuel pressure regulators

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/15/2011 6:29:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
dmonasterio at hotmail.com writes:

5,500  miles. On that ocassion (while in Canada) I just took it off. Two 
days ago I  decided it was time to install the other one (brand new) so, did 
it. Today,  while tuning engine for emissions test, it started leaking gas, 
bubbling thru  the uper end. Fortunately, in both cases, I was not on the 
road but, doing  some work on the engine.
I'm attaching a picture showing the  leak.

These regulators are junk and dangerous !!

Daniel  Monasterio
 
The old "Filt-o-Reg" design, probably screwed up in manufacturing.
 
Daniel - If you are looking for a reliable pressure regulator, I can  
recommend the Holley Unit. They have both a high pressure unit(not for the Vair)  
and a low pressure. The low pressure unit is Holley P/N 12-804. It is 
adjustable  from 1-4 PSI I have used one for many applications, both on 
Rochesters and  Webers. I usually install it as a splitter to feed both sides of the  
motor, the bottom is the input and both the left and right are outputs. I  
install a tee fitting on one side and install a mechanical fuel pressure  
gauge on the tee with the other side feeding one side of the motor. That way 
you  can adjust the pressure with the motor running, while watching the gauge 
to see  the effect of your adjustment. I have had very good luck with those 
 regulators. $28 at Summit Racing. It has 3/8 NPT threads, so be prepared 
to  buy fittings!
 
-Seth Emerson