Control Pressure Regulator

[David Sontos <dsontos@xxxx>]

I am a firm beliver that when something good happens something of equal
bad value happens. After the great time at the Cleveland show I was
expecting the down side all the way home from the show. Nothing, a
perfect trip.

After attending Rob Grady's fuel system presentation I again attacked my
fuel system when I got home. Putting my pressure gage between the
control pressure regulator and the center tap on the fuel distributer I
evaluated the fuel system pressures. Turns out my pressure regulator was
inoperative.

I removed the fuel control pressure regulator from the left side of the
engine to my work bench and proceeded to disassemble it. There are four
bolts holding the halves together, these removed without a problem and I
opened the two halves. Inside some small critters had erected a nest
inside the regulator completely filling all open space inside.
Apparently the point of entry was the "U" shaped vent tube. I also found
that the fuel supply port to the regulator was also completely plugged.
This port has a small screen covering the opening into the regulator. I
blew compressed air into the outlet port and blew out the garbage
blocking the inlet port. Put the thing back together and it works great.
One start when cold and smooth acceleration when you step on the gas.

But I'm still waiting for the sh-- to hit the fan.

Dave Sontos
VIN 02573