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5ABI VT
08-04-2017, 04:42 PM
Don't think there is anything wrong with mine but since I've replaced most of the fuel system components I would really prefer to change it out with a quality replacement.

A few solutions I think are :

1. Aftermarket replacement which as many know are available from some parts stores.

2. Have custom fuel rails made that accept an fittings allowing an aftermarket replacement.

3. Modify the oem rails to accept an fittings also allowing an aftermarket regulator.


The goal of course is just to have a quality replacement. Something adjustable doesn't hurt as it allows optimal fuel pressure settings etc.

Any thoughts ?
secondchance
08-04-2017, 10:07 PM
Option 1: I could have sworn that rockauto had non-oem alternative but I don't see them anymore on their website.

Option 2: anything is possible but most likely very costly.

Option 3: probably doable but trick is making it look attractive.
Top Toy
08-05-2017, 08:50 AM
Lingenfelter used to sell adjustable regulators for our cars. Probably discontinued but can't hurt to check. If you zoom in on the attached photo, 6411 you can see mine.

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Paul Workman
08-05-2017, 09:28 AM
I always check Jerry's Gaskets (http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/) site first.:cheers:
secondchance
08-05-2017, 10:26 AM
I always check Jerry's Gaskets (http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/) site first.:cheers:

He is out of stock also.
mgbrv8
08-06-2017, 01:56 AM
Lingenfelter used to sell adjustable regulators for our cars. Probably discontinued but can't hurt to check. If you zoom in on the attached photo, 6411 you can see mine.

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Just out of curiosity does anyone have any close up pictures of one of their regulators??

David
RussMcB
08-06-2017, 09:38 AM
Do the stock regulators go bad some times?
Top Toy
08-06-2017, 05:37 PM
Just out of curiosity does anyone have any close up pictures of one of their regulators??

David
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secondchance
08-06-2017, 05:52 PM
Do the stock regulators go bad some times?

Yes. Mine went bad around 130,000 miles. Diaphragm ruptured inside and fuel was getting sucked in through the vacuum line into the plenum above #7 cylinder.
mgbrv8
08-06-2017, 06:22 PM
Thank you Sir

Dave



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Top Toy
08-06-2017, 06:38 PM
You're welcome!

Thank you Sir

Dave
5ABI VT
08-07-2017, 01:10 PM
I can't recall who it was that posted pics of the inside of their fpr and honestly it got me worried mine could be in similar shape. Functioning but for how long is the question. I would just prefer to replace it or upgrade it considering the cost isn't significant. With new injectors fuel filter and twin pumps I would feel much better knowing the regulator was new as well.