fuel pressure guestion

[andybyrd]

Well I've went back a few months and read all the other post about preasure problems but didn't find any quite like mine so I'm gonna have to ask for some help here. I have a BG 280 and bg regulater 10an from tank to pump 8an to front filter then 8an from filter to regulater then 2 8an lines to 950 Holly hp. on 434 675 H/P, now my regulater is mounted side ways not straight up and down if that makes a difference I don't know. but when I adjust my preasure with motor running @ 7.5 # it drops down to 4# at 4000 rpm I have to set it at 12# at idle for it to drop to 6# @ 4000 rpm. it has new 280 BG pump and new gadge it was doing that last week so I bought a new pump and it did not change still the same. if you set it at 7.5 # at idle should it stay there through 7500 rpm's or is is supossed to drop some. I don't know of these things. I do know its never flooded the carbs and it does not run lean through the 1/8 at 6.10 & 112mph I pull the plugs and it still looks rich. any thoughts would be thankful.
Andy Byrd

[itsabird]

have you tried another pressure gauge?

[mopar1968]

Pump problem, Ron Owens helped me with my problem, Bought a new pump from him and it fixed problem :!: :!:




''JUST MY TWO CENT'S WORTH''

[bbchevy]

Buy a GOOD Fuel Pump and Problem will be GONE!
Later
G 8)

[andybyrd]

Well that's what I thought yall would say after going back through all the post I read, Mopar1968 yours was the most interesting of them all having to much and not being able to bring it down, but mine is drpping below and I did put a new pump on and its the same, so I have ordered a new Gadge and regulater and I'm going to 6an lines from the reg. to try that, I know there are a lot of people that have had problems with BG pumps But this 280 pumps a gallon of fuel out in a heartbeat, I'm not saying it's not the pump just hard to believe it could drop 1# of preasure per 1000 rpm as much gas as it's pumping. If the the new reg and gadge don't get it I will buy a magna fuel 300 and try it. Thanks for all yall's help
Andy

[bbchevy]

Andy,
THATS Exactally what I meant when I said Buy a GOOD Pump!
Toss that BG and get a Magna-Fuel.I wouls say they have the Best Pump on the Market at this Time?
BG,well..............................?It looks GOOD on the Outside,but the Inside is a DIFFERENT Story!
Later
G 8)

[BEAST477]

Andy,
THATS Exactally what I meant when I said Buy a GOOD Pump!
Toss that BG and get a Magna-Fuel.I wouls say they have the Best Pump on the Market at this Time?
BG,well..............................?It looks GOOD on the Outside,but the Inside is a DIFFERENT Story!
Later
G 8)

Well I guess I got lucky. I've got a BG400 been running it 5 years no problems. Knock on wood. Oh and it was in the car when I got it.

[mopar1968]

Do you have a inline filter? What type pump? max pressure?

[cepx111]

I'm going to 6an lines from the reg.
Andy

Just curious, but why would you go to a smaller size line if you think your having a fuel delivery problem?
Are you trying to cause a restriction to raise pressure?
In theory it should work.

It very well may be that your 280 pump is not capable of flowing enough volume of fuel thru the lines to maintian 7.5 PSI while the needle is off the seat.

I agree, get a 'better' higher volume pump.

[curtisreed]

Andy,
I think you are on the right track now looking at the guage and/or regulator, leaning towards the regulator. The BG 280 is more than enough on gas and if it is not leaking I don't see a problem even if you don't like their products. I don't think 2 in a row would do the same thing. I also think #8 or #6 is fine from the regulator to the carb, but downsizing probably won't make any difference toward your problem.

The thing that sticks out to me that it could be a guage/regulator problem is that you had 12lbs at idle and didn't blow the needle off of the seat. You should never get that much pressure drop. Where is your guage exactly?

Curtis

[itsabird]

who's regulator, are you useing?

[andybyrd]

Thanks Curtis and everyone else, you were right it turnsd out being the regulater, I put a new one on and it works perfect now. I set it at 8 and it stays at 8 I know for 5000 rpms for sure now, but man what is it with the 280 leaking. I bought a rebuilt one through Jegs and it leaks about 1/2 teaspoon overnight the 280 thats been on there for 3 years never leaked a drop. I think I'm gonna have BG rebuild the old one and sell it and buy me a Magnafuel 300 and try them. this first BG has been a good one though I just wanted to rebuild it for a spare.
Thanks Guys Andy

[markdunlap]

What about the Aeromotive A2000 electric fuel pump?
Rated at 350 GPH
They say it needs a 100 micron filter before pump and a 10 micron filter after pump.
They rate it to power any application gas or alcohol.
Low amperage draw too.
Anyone have experience with it?

[rick329c]

Andy,

All the advice I see looks right on! I had two BG 400's in a row do the same thing to me. Put a Magna Fuel on it and never had another problem.

The QuickStar 300 from Magna fuel would be just the trick for your combo.

Sorry I don't have any experience with Aeromotive!

[dynaguy03]

I have used the aeromotive on a SBC/S10- making @700hp .. I used it on both Gasoline and alcohol. It worked well on both. Although .. i set it up exactly as Aeromotive suggests.. line sizes.there regulator..filters ect...
On alcohol i belive it was at its max. I started at 9lbs at idle at was 7 thru the traps.
On Gasoline the pressure never moved ..and this pump filled a gallon jug after the regulator at 15 seconds - some serious flow IMO.
I have used there products on gasoline and feel they are outstanding - if u have tech questions - they have great service.
Since, i have moved to a dragster...with a belt driven pump..but i had great experiance with Aeromotive A2000 pump.. if you follow the proper setup ..line sizes -regulator-you will get great results.

Keith