Fuel pressure

[K Crone]

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

 

[katy]

Not likely

 

[redmodelt]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Chris W.