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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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3.3 Fuel pump pressure?

Hey guys, as you know i been having trouble with my 1981 RX-7 GSL.

I took a fuel pressure gauge and got a reading of 3.3.
It is supposed to be 3.7 to 4.7

Does that indicate a weak fuel pump, that needs replacing?

Could that cause problems when pressing the gas pedal slowly?
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:58 AM
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Well, its actually very hard to find a gauge that will actually read accurately at those levels. Lots of things could cause your issues, but I'd start with vacuum leaks.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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I run 2.5lbs on my Yaw carb. I would take a look at the accelerator pump and as above look for vac leaks.
How does it idle?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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It idles ok, as it did before it started having this problem.

It has always had some shaking while idling.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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check fuel filter
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dj55b
check fuel filter
The fuel filter is new. I changed it after the problem began.
Also put new spark plugs.

No effect.

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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 02:55 AM
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As mentioned several times, it looks like an ap problem. Does it start squirting AS SOON AS you start pressing the accelerator? if not, the AP needs adjusting, IMHO.

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