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KWIKSS 04-16-2009 01:17 PM

Well I didn't make any new lines. And when the engine started running, it was holding 5-7 PSI on the line. Isn't that what it's suppose to be??

Wobble 04-16-2009 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by KWIKSS (Post 2845648)
Well I didn't make any new lines. And when the engine started running, it was holding 5-7 PSI on the line. Isn't that what it's suppose to be??

that is the correct pressure, it's possible a check valve in the pump didn't close. I f your oil checks out then you may be ok, I'd still get a spare pump ready though.

I f you have a generator there is a check valve that is supposed to stop you sucking air through the gen set.

KWIKSS 04-16-2009 03:08 PM

I dont have a Gen.


I'll let it run awhile today and see if it runs out of fuel in the bowls..

blue thunder 04-16-2009 04:04 PM


Originally Posted by KWIKSS (Post 2845737)
I dont have a Gen.


I'll let it run awhile today and see if it runs out of fuel in the bowls..

Thats the idea. If you had some sort of blockage at the inlet of the carb the PSI would be fine. But if the level drops while running, you know where to look.


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