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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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WTF did i Do?

Alright, I tried the adjusting the fuel pressure regulator, and knocked that piece out, while drilling the cap out... where do i stand now? can i push it back in and add some E-poxy?
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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What piece was it, the spring seat screw?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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the threaded shaft.. slipped right out of the regulator housing with the spring seat hooked to it..
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Oh... Its supposed to do that. As long as there is enough of the bolt head left to keep the spring seat centered in the regulator, your good to go.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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I figured that... Because that spring is so stiff, that it would be hard for that shaft to spin and changing the pressure.. Thanks! Nick
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