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Date:         Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:34:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
Comments: To: Jamie Auch <jamie@kookymathteacher.com>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2020112916253306@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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how old is your fuel filter? it could be it...
I had the very same symptom as if the brakes were dragging, running lean
etc etc... - I replaced the fuel filter and the symptom was gone, better
idle and the power is back...


On Sun, Nov 29, 2020 at 1:25 PM Jamie Auch <jamie@kookymathteacher.com>
wrote:


> Hello list,
> I have been lurking for sometime and need your wisdom. I was having issues
> with my 1989 Blue Star before I parked it a year ago. It would run well but
> when it got warm I lose power like the fuel was cut off. I have decided to
> get it going again. I have tested the fuel pressure and read 36 psi with
> the vacuum line to the plenum disconnected. When I attach the vacuum to the
> regulator, the engine cuts off. Any ideas as what is happening? Thanks in
> advance.
>
> -Jamie Auch
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
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