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walbro 255/Kirban FPR?

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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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walbro 255/Kirban FPR?

Ok so this is the deal... I installed a walbro 255 in tank pump in my 85 Iroc, and I have it ran to my Kirban FPR which is feeding my 383 HSR, Im using Holley HP efi. The problem is I cant get fuel to go through the kirban and into the rails. I actually heeled the regulator in my hand and primed the fuel pump with the gas line hooked up and nothing came out the other end. So I turned the adjuster screw both ways and nothing. At this point I just took the regulator apart hoping to find something blocking the passage, nope. Then I decided to put the Holley regulator on that came with my HSR and the same thing happened, nothing. Why am I getting fuel to the regulators but not fuel through them? After 13 hours of working on my car yesterday I never got it started, This build has been taking place for four years now and I really thought I was going to hear it run. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Re: walbro 255/Kirban FPR?

Is it possible that Im not getting enough fuel pressure for the regulators to even work? I know I have some pressure because when I disconnect the fuel line from the regulator it squirts everywhere, I have to lay paper towel down and cuff the fittings untill it bleeds out. Nobody has any ideas to what is going on?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Re: walbro 255/Kirban FPR?

Someone please. Can anyone verify what the line pressure should be before the regulator using a walbro 255?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Re: walbro 255/Kirban FPR?

The same as after the regulator, if it's a return-type reg.

I have no idea what the pump is capable of producing if dead-headed. But, it should be well over 60 psi.

Last edited by five7kid; May 21, 2012 at 11:23 PM.
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