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Electric fuel pump?

posted by  planetman on  Mon Jul 15 14:03 CST 2019
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If you engine has a carburetor(s), then stick with a mechanical fuel pump.


Unfortunately for older Volvos with carb(s), the aftermarket fuel pumps are poorly built and it is not unusual for these cheap pumps to put out too much fuel pressure and I have been installing fuel pressure regulators to compensate.

FYI, I won't use 1 of the cheap inline fuel pressure regulators as I have seen them fall apart which sprays fuel all over the engine compartment which is really dangerous. I use a Holly brand low pressure fuel regulator. They cost more and require a bit more work to mount, but they won't fall apart.
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502
hiperformanceautoservice.com or oldvolvosonly.com






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New Electric fuel pump?
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