Corvette regulator/filter ?
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Corvette regulator/filter ? I'm using the corvette reg/filter for my swap. I pressurized the system this weekend to check for leaks. Had none and the gauge at the fuel rail showed 58 psi. As stated no leaks, but the russell fittings on the inlet and return, and the fitting at the outlet seem to be loose. I can move the outlet nipple in and out with no leaks, but if I push it off to one side it will leak. Is this normal?
I'm using the corvette reg/filter for my swap. I pressurized the system this weekend to check for leaks. Had none and the gauge at the fuel rail showed 58 psi. As stated no leaks, but the russell fittings on the inlet and return, and the fitting at the outlet seem to be loose. I can move the outlet nipple in and out with no leaks, but if I push it off to one side it will leak. Is this normal?
Andrew
+1 on the Fitting not being normal.
Suggest you pick up the newer version of the Russell QD if your not using them already. They screws together to secure the fitting to the ports on the FPR.
Russell parts #s
640853 (3/8" to AN -6)
640863 (5/16" to AN -6)
640940 (for the outlet to fuel rail)
What Filter brand are you using ?.. some of the cheaper brand are junk.. suggest AC Delco or WIX...
BC
Suggest you pick up the newer version of the Russell QD if your not using them already. They screws together to secure the fitting to the ports on the FPR.
Russell parts #s
640853 (3/8" to AN -6)
640863 (5/16" to AN -6)
640940 (for the outlet to fuel rail)
What Filter brand are you using ?.. some of the cheaper brand are junk.. suggest AC Delco or WIX...
BC
Thread Starter
On The Tree
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 131
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+1 on the Fitting not being normal.
Suggest you pick up the newer version of the Russell QD if your not using them already. They screws together to secure the fitting to the ports on the FPR.
Russell parts #s
640853 (3/8" to AN -6)
640863 (5/16" to AN -6)
640940 (for the outlet to fuel rail)
What Filter brand are you using ?.. some of the cheaper brand are junk.. suggest AC Delco or WIX...
BC
Suggest you pick up the newer version of the Russell QD if your not using them already. They screws together to secure the fitting to the ports on the FPR.
Russell parts #s
640853 (3/8" to AN -6)
640863 (5/16" to AN -6)
640940 (for the outlet to fuel rail)
What Filter brand are you using ?.. some of the cheaper brand are junk.. suggest AC Delco or WIX...
BC
Thanks to all of you guys. I do have the newer fittings, different part numbers as above except the outlet. Mine screw together. Are these the old #'s ? The Russells fitting aren't leaking just the outlet side, but only when tampered with. The problem could be the reg/filter. I always use WIX, but this time I cheaped out. I'll order a Wix after this post.
The push lock fuel fittings do concern me, that's the reason for the question. Thanks again for the replies.
Last edited by DEEDDUDE; May 29, 2013 at 12:45 PM.
