Originally Posted by Tripler (Post 295474)

On another note , is there a trick to getting plugs out of an LT5 ? I tried 2 that were easily accessible and had no luck . Maybe my old arthritic hands have lost there old man strength lol .

Mike

Originally Posted by 32valvZ (Post 295477)

try a 1/2" set up with a breaker bar.

Originally Posted by Tripler (Post 295481)

Agree but is there an off chance that the larger wrench would break the plug off ? That was my concern . Not used to working on this beast as I only work on small car engines and motorcycles mostly and did not expect these plugs to be as tight as they are . Yikes .

Thanks for the tip.


Mike

Originally Posted by Tripler (Post 295455)

So from what I am reading and from what you guys are saying , the fuel pressure regulator is toast . Any idea where I purchase a new one and also how difficult are they to change out .



Is this the right one ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fuel-Inject...oAAOSwxMRbnQfo


Also reading Dynomites blog .
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1596384563



Thanks



Mike

Originally Posted by Tripler (Post 295491)

Just looking over Phil's amazing build !

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28304

Originally Posted by Ccmano (Post 295497)

Agreed the eBay one will not work. Unless you find a correct one on eBay or someone is gracious enough to sell one out of their stash, contact Phil and see if he will repair yours.



I use this setup for the #8 plug, a straight extra long extension works for the rest. Notice that the spark plug socket has the universal built in. When unseating a plug I use a quick snap of force against the ratchet handle to get them unseated.



http://a65.tinypic.com/311t654.jpg



Paul rightly points out that if you do a fuel pressure test, not looking so much actual pressure, but if the fuel pressure bleeds off quickly when the pumps shut down, that’s another indicator that the pressure regulator is bad.

H

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