fuel regulator required?

[baldguy8]

My zx1100 engine has carbs.   There were orignially garavity fed when it was still a motorcycle.  I've got a Facet electric fuel pump. it puts out a max of 40psi. Questions: do I need an adjustable fuel regulator to reduce pressure to about 3psi?  If so what type is best? One blog said a low pressure fuel regulator should incorporate a return hose to send fuel back to the tank when the engine requires little fuel. is this true? appreciate advice. Gene

[Williams Col and Angie]

Your best bet is to get yourself a carbed bike fuel pump, these run at low pressure and have a pressure sensitive cut out built in without any messing about
Col
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  My zx1100 engine has carbs. There were orignially garavity fed when it was still a motorcycle. I've got a Facet electric fuel pump. it puts out a max of 40psi. Questions: do I need an adjustable fuel regulator to reduce pressure to about 3psi? If so what type is best? One blog said a low pressure fuel regulator should incorporate a return hose to send fuel back to the tank when the engine requires little fuel. is this true? appreciate advice. Gene



 

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[JB7]

Hi Gene

Yup you do need a regulator. I use a filterking which works well. 3PSI is
about the max you want on carbs, any more and it will force fuel through the
float valves.

As for a return, no you do not need a return pipe

jr