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Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By krisner89

Re: Alternator not charging.

I rewired mine a while ago because it was hacked up when i bought the car. I watched this video probably 20 times to understand how the wiring works on a gm 3 wire.
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Forum: Carburetors
08-29-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,151
Posted By krisner89

Re: With an electric fuel pump help hot restarts?

i never looked down the throttle blades though. Ill have to do that next time I get it out. What should we be looking for sofakingdom
Forum: Carburetors
08-29-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,151
Posted By krisner89

Re: With an electric fuel pump help hot restarts?

Have had the same problem with my 87 camaro. Super annoying. I never did figure it out. Just been living with it. I got a eddy 1405 on mine. Basically same as yours but manual choke.

I first...
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

Pump is a mechanical mounted to the block
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

Edelbrock 1711 fuel pump. Mr. Gasket 2015 regulator. Regulators mounted to frame rail below the battery
Forum: Carburetors
09-25-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

Glad to hear your fuel system is working. It kinda makes sense that you fixed it by replacing the 1/4" return line with some 6an size return line. Your Holley blue probably outflows my fuel pump...
Forum: Carburetors
09-25-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

Well I finally got a chance away from work to button up this fuel system and go for a test drive today. I am extremely happy as it is running like a dream. I dialed in the regulator at just under 7...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,326
Posted By krisner89

Re: Fuel Tank insulators

Nice job man. Looks good
Forum: Carburetors
08-30-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,788
Posted By krisner89

Re: Persistent Rough Idle When Hot (LG4)

You could test fuel pressure when it's cold and compare it to what the psi is when hot and running rough. It may reveal some vapor locking
Forum: Carburetors
08-30-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

You should try the Holley blue with the 803bp. Maybe it's a faulty regulator. That's very interesting you got it to work the way it is though. Have to remember that trick.
Forum: Carburetors
08-30-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By krisner89

Re: Bogs on acceleration

I would go after that vacuum leak first. Either fix it the right way or temporarily plug the line to see if it runs better. you may have multiple leaks throughout the vacuum system. I'd check it all...
Forum: Carburetors
08-29-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

Did you use holleys 12-803 or 12-803bp regulator during those mechanical pump tests. Or both?
Forum: Carburetors
08-27-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

Hey z I was just wondering on what you said about no success with holleys 12-803bp regulator. What problems did that regulator give you exactly? I'm still waiting for all my an fittings to come in...
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

The in-tank pump on this car is just a low output helper pump. Airtex is the only replacement pump that I could find. 3-5 psi and 20-35 gph are the specs on it. I dont think its enough gph for my...
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

What regulator did you have that said not to. The one I got is a mr.gasket part# 2015. Just found out Holley bought out mr.gasket but part#'s haven't changed yet.
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

Re: return regulator question

I can't find anything that says (not to use with a mechanical pump) on the instructions anywhere. Holleys website says (For use with a carbureted fuel pumps only.) whatever that means. It was only...
Forum: Carburetors
08-20-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,279
Posted By krisner89

return regulator question

I have a carter m6626 (40gph) and at WOT fuel pressure falls to 2-3 psi on just motor alone. NOS says no less than 4.5 psi when at WOT and nitrous is activated. So i got a edelbrock 1711 mechanical...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By krisner89

Re: 1991 ws6 trans am 305 tpi to carb swap Help ?

And tuned ports just look bad *** when you open the hood. Best looking intake system ever made
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By krisner89

Re: 1991 ws6 trans am 305 tpi to carb swap Help ?

:iagree::yup:

It'll be alot of time and money and you wont gain anything. It'll be less power, worse fuel economy, and wont run as smooth. Not to mention devalue the car.
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By krisner89

Re: Tbi to carb full swap issues

If its a rusted out car then anything might happen when you add more power. My floor-pans were rusted out and where giving me problems with the stock 305 that I swapped out long ago. I noticed the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By krisner89

Re: air in fuel feed line??

I then put the tank in the car and connected all fuel lines back up. Ran a jumper wire again to turn the elec in tank pump on(plan on running a toggle switch in future if all goes well). The pump...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By krisner89

Re: air in fuel feed line??

As you can see the rubber hose allows the check valve to rest at the bottom of the tank. There is a baffle in the tank that wont allow the check valve to come into contact with the elec pump and...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By krisner89

Re: air in fuel feed line??

Ive seen how to just do away with the whole elec pump by adding more 3/8 tubing with a compression fitting but what i am thinking is how to have both the elec pump and no restriction for high hp...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By krisner89

Re: air in fuel feed line??

well i finally got some time away from work for a few days and got my tank out to see what i got exactly. There is a electric in tank pump on my car that I know has never worked since I have had the...
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,174
Posted By krisner89

Re: Cannot get rid of a stumble..

Would it be possible that throttle blades are not closed enough at idle. Not allowing idle circuits to work. Therefore making idle actually running on primary side of carb and not utilizing the...
Forum: Carburetors
06-11-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,448
Posted By krisner89

Re: 87 lg4 car has in tank pump?

I think they here from what I read
Forum: Carburetors
06-11-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,448
Posted By krisner89

Re: 87 lg4 car has in tank pump?

read somewhere its by the brake booster. If I remember right theres 2 or 3 relays there mounted on the same bracket. which one for the fuel pump i dont know.

I did the same as you and took out...
Forum: Carburetors
05-26-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By krisner89

Re: air in fuel feed line??

So there is another fuel pump in the tank. Interesting:huh:. Wonder if I should remove it or wire it up to a toggle switch. The car has always started hard after sitting a few days. Once fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
05-25-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By krisner89

air in fuel feed line??

Hi everybody. Having a new problem with my camaro this summer. Seems to hesitate now and then like its not getting fuel. Has a full tank of gas so thats not it

FYI its a 1987 camaro sport coupe...
Forum: Cooling
10-09-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,398
Posted By krisner89

Re: Junkyard cooling fan (which one)

I know its been over a month but someone might want to know how well it performs. I drove the car and with the fan on it stays at 160 degrees:D. I turned fan off and let it get up to 210 to see how...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-09-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 162,030
Posted By krisner89

Re: October 2015 COTM **WINNER**

Been looking for a formula. Nice to see one that's original looking and in this condition. Beautiful car. :thumbsup:
Forum: Carburetors
09-05-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,892
Posted By krisner89

Re: Carter m6626

Have you got any results yet? Really curious how them two compare to eachother
Forum: Cooling
09-01-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,398
Posted By krisner89

Re: Junkyard cooling fan (which one)

Got to the yard today and found nothing I was hoping to find. Go figure. But I did find this fan from a 94' tempo. Looked similar to a Taurus fan so I snatched it for $10.00. Installed it today...
Forum: Cooling
09-01-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,398
Posted By krisner89

Re: Junkyard cooling fan (which one)

Thanks for the tip but I have all the tools and material to wire about anything myself.
Forum: Cooling
08-30-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,398
Posted By krisner89

Re: Junkyard cooling fan (which one)

ok thanks guys. That's some good info to have on my next trip to the yard. Any other advice/alternatives would be great too. Like that lincoln mark VIII fan that's supposedly 4500cfm. Read on a...
Forum: Cooling
08-29-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,398
Posted By krisner89

Re: Junkyard cooling fan (which one)

xler minivan? What is that?

During my search and I read that the new fans have chinese motors and are not as powerful as the factory ones. Hate to spend more and get less.

Heard late 80's...
Forum: Cooling
08-26-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,398
Posted By krisner89

Junkyard cooling fan (which one)

Have the stock single fan in my car now with no shroud. On hot days it goes up to 230 and wont go down. Have to pull over and shut it off:gocrazy:. Yes fan comes on (wired to toggle switch) and...
Forum: Carburetors
08-18-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,892
Posted By krisner89

Re: Carter m6626

I thought about a dedicated fuel system just for the nitrous using a electric pump. I wonder if I could tap into the mechanical pumps return line with a tee fitting for the electric pump. Instead...
Forum: Carburetors
08-17-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,892
Posted By krisner89

Re: Carter m6626

It's a misprint. Summit and Jegs both say 40 gph. Jegs gave me carters # and they say 40 gph also. Now I gotta find another pump to keep up with my needs.

Thinking eddy victor 1711 130 gph...
Forum: Carburetors
08-13-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,892
Posted By krisner89

Carter m6626

Just installed this pump. Thinking its going to keep up with 500-600 hp. Read several threads were this pumps 120 gph. Only $20 so I got one off ebay that said 120 gph/5.5-6.5 psi from summit...
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

Re: eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

Did a WOT wholeshot at buddies house and had him look to see if any black smoke came out of exhaust. He saw none. Has to be a lean condition right.
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

Re: eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

Figured I would post up an update on progress. I changed orange springs to pink springs and helped but still had small stumble. Have idle vacuum of 8-10 in. so decided not to go further with...
Forum: Carburetors
06-11-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

Re: eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

Still waiting on springs to get here. But have a few other issues I've came across tinkering with fuel system.



1. Looking at spring kit there are different colors AND SIZES for different...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-10-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By krisner89

Re: crazy fuel pressure

Heres a link for the fitting between filter and carb I'm using for pressure gauge connection.


Pre 62661E 6 An Male to 6 An Female with Two 1 8" NPT Ports for Gauge Purge | eBay
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-10-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By krisner89

Re: crazy fuel pressure

Had a cobbled up quadrajet when I got the car many years ago. Now has a edelbrock 1405 600cfm carb.

Has no regulator.

Fuel connections from pump are 6an braided line and are in following...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-10-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By krisner89

crazy fuel pressure

I have a factory carberated 87 camaro and I'm trying to get my fuel pressure figured out to dial in carb. I got a autometer electric gauge and needle jumps all over especially at idle. It will jump...
Forum: Carburetors
06-02-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

Re: eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

:iagree: I've learned alot from those. Not just carbs but everything in life that needs fixed. We got it made these days. Just type and click. Moneys tight and just want to make sure I don't...
Forum: Carburetors
06-02-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

Re: eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

Was thinking of edelbrock 1479 for future fine tuning. Got new pump and gaskets ordered now. Tuning kit kind of expensive. Debating now to get just the springs or the whole spring,jet, rod tuning...
Forum: Carburetors
06-02-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

Re: eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

ok thanks midias. I was thinking timing too. I got 34 degrees total timing. I played with vacuum advance adjustment allen and even unhooked it from dizzy once with no signs of improvement with...
Forum: Carburetors
05-31-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By krisner89

eddy 1405 tuning parts. where to start

Got my car to the point where I could start pushing it to see what it'll do. Oil leaks and overheating problems etc... Got a bad stumble, cut out problem. Cruising or half throttle take offs it...
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