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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Fuel pressure drop

I have 87 TPI unit on my 383 and when I turn the key off I get pressure drop down to 0. Should this not hold some pressure for some time ?
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Re: Fuel pressure drop

Yes it should hold pressure for hours and hours. How quickly does it drop. Does the car seem to run ok otherwise?
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Re: Fuel pressure drop

Runs fine

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Yes it should hold pressure for hours and hours. How quickly does it drop. Does the car seem to run ok otherwise?
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73
Re: Fuel pressure drop

Agreed, should hold pressure for several hours.
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