Mercruiser 228 Fuel Pressure?
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Mercruiser 228 Fuel Pressure?
Hello, does anyone know what the fuel pressure should be at the carb on a 228 Mercruiser? 1979 chevy 305 V-8
thanks in advance
Ed
thanks in advance
Ed
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One manual says 5.5 psi, another says 6 max. Either way, don't replace the fuel pump with one designed for EFI. The carb can't handle the higher pressure.
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thanks for getting back to me,
Rick. My pressure was around 7 lb.
cold, but dropped to 4.5 lb hot.
I thought the 4.5 sounded low.
Ed
Rick. My pressure was around 7 lb.
cold, but dropped to 4.5 lb hot.
I thought the 4.5 sounded low.
Ed
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