Installing a adjustable fuel pressure regulator

[Ryan]

Should I put a lubricant on the oring when installing the fuel pressure regulator? Also, What pressure should I start off at for a base line. Car only has a few small bolt on mods.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Should I put a lubricant on the oring when installing the fuel pressure regulator? Also, What pressure should I start off at for a base line. Car only has a few small bolt on mods.

I have the bad habit of using VERY VERY LITTLE power steering fluid on O-rings.
Fuel pressure is usually dictated by your chip. TT usually calls for 43 psi engine running and NO vacuum connected as a starting point then you fine tune from there.

 

[FASTV6HENRY]

yeah some WD40 or 3-1 oil will help so the o-ring will not go in dry. i would start at 43lbs with the vac line OFF,dont forget to reconect the vac line after you set the gauge.

 

[TurboTdr3.8]

I used a little gas on mine when I installed mine and was real easy with it , most modern chips set at 43 lbs with the vacuum hose off .

 

[earlbrown]

I just use spit.


It works for other stuff too

 

[notacarlo]

Lol.....Earl.

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[Bruce Urie]

Earl, you're something else! Great sense of humor! I needed it today. Love you!

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[TTA308]

I just use spit.


It works for other stuff too

I was expecting you to say vaseline....

 

[earlbrown]

You guys think I'm kidding. I never jab in an o-ring that's dry....



It works on injector O-rings and small lines too.

 

[dynoman]

I use Parker O-ring lubricant, but I get it from work.

 

[DavidM]

I use vaseline.

 

[GNONYX]

I use Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease, used it for many application even for injectors, and cam sensor oil ring.

 

[Pronto]

Vaseline as well.

 

[HouTX87]

Vaseline also.

 

[coach]

KY Jelly!!! What's the question???

 

[notacarlo]

Stick my finger in my ear....free.

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[Ryan]

WOW......... did not expect that much on this thread...... appreciate it guys.

 

[windshearalert]

I'm slightly aroused now. Thanks fellas!!

 

[Bruce Urie]

I've used engine oil on all "O" rings for years.....fuel injectors, pressure regulator, and many other rings that need lube to install.....never had a leak yet.

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[HouTX87]

Service info usually says to lubricate seals with whatever they're sealing. Whether it be coolant, brake fluid etc. I agree, just don't put them in dry.