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Online Mike Greb

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pressure regulator
« on: November 09, 2013, 06:31:12 PM »
I am looking for about a 0-15 psi pressure regulator that is small enough to be used as part of an f2c fueling rig,  any ideas?  Any small check valves that would survive diesel fuel?  I was thinking about aquarium check valves.

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Re: pressure regulator
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2013, 08:43:59 PM »
Hi Mike

This might be old school, but I just used an Blood Pressure squeeze bulb with pressure release valve (it came as unit). I bought it from a medical supply company. I then bought a 0-10 lbs pressure gauge and installed both into a quart size K&B fuel can.

Les

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Re: pressure regulator
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2013, 09:07:13 PM »
Both Fourmost and Perry make gas/smoke fluid check valves. I don't know how the ether would affect them, but they are designed for petroleum as opposed to alcohol.

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Re: pressure regulator
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2013, 12:02:35 PM »
Mike,
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Go to a performance auto parts store and get a fuel pressure gauge 0-15 psi.w/1/8 npt cost around $25
Grainger makes a good brass check valve.

Dick

Offline BillLee

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Re: pressure regulator
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2013, 02:36:58 PM »
Mike, do you want a pressure GAUGE or a pressure REGULATOR?
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Offline don Burke

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Re: pressure regulator
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2014, 03:58:59 PM »
Nothing like having a can of pressurized racing fuel strapped to your arm.


MM
IMO, OK if it's diesel, pure folly if glow fuel.  Just a little spark from the glo starter and you could be fighting for your life.  I've had too many pitting fires from that kind of thing, last one just a couple of months ago.  BTW, I may be old and slow but s**t happens to everyone when you're not expecting it.  Most likely in my case caused by hurry, hooking up the plug clip before fueling to save time.
don Burke AMA 843
Menifee, CA


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