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\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n I seem to find multiple pressure numbers for these carbs in the net. (B20F converted engine)\r\n
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\nCurrently my mechanical pump is putting out 6+ PSI and that seems high to me.\r\n
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\r\n \r\n \r\nA 142 of course. What do you expect? I\'m the 142 guy. / 1971 142 E 102 color
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\nThanks a bunch! I\'m using a low pressure gauge 0-15psi and I felt that was way too high. Oddly the fuel bowls are not flooding.\r\n
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\r\n\n\r\n \r\n \r\n If the needle valves on the float bowl are new and a very good fit in their seats, the surface area of the needle in the seat is so small that fuel pressure is unlikely to force the needle off the seat when the needle is held in place by the floats when the bowl is full. If the diameter of the opening in the needle seat is 1/8" the area of the needle is .012 sq in and the total opening pressure on the needle at 6 psi is only 0.073 lb / 1.17 oz. However, if there is contamination in the seat area or the needles get worn (if they are Viton tipped the Viton can get hard and fail to seal) so sealing against the higher pressure might become a problem. The higher fuel pressure might not push the needle open; but, increase the leakage rate across the sealing surface of the needle. The needle valves might not leak now if they are fresh; but, might become more of a problem with the higher pressure in the future as things age.\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\nA 142 of course. What do you expect? I\'m the 142 guy. / 1971 142 E 102 color
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\r\nGood calculations and info from 142g...did you measure Fuel Pressure by "T"ing in while under Carb load, or by dead-heading the Pump into Pressure Gauge?...under carb load (even if only Idle consumption) that could drop pressure slightly...probably no news, and maybe I overlooked it, but mechanical Fuel Pump needs to have the spacer in place.
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I seem to find multiple pressure numbers for these carbs in the net. (B20F converted engine)
Why do I want to know?
Currently my mechanical pump is putting out 6+ PSI and that seems high to me.
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