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Old Oct 9, 2016 | 10:45 PM
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So I have the squash fuel pump system, Holley fuel rails, aeromotive boost regulator. When I turn the key on watching my fuel pressure gauge it goes to 60 and slowly falls to zero . Shouldn't it hold some kind of pressure ? When the car is on the fuel pressure is good just wondering if this is normal, or if the boost regulator is bad. I have to turn the key to the on position for 3 seconds. Then turn it over to start thanks guys.
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 02:44 AM
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I am dealing with the same issue on my Racetronix setup.

I was told to check:

Fuel tube not sealing or compromised
Regulator leaking down
Fuel injector leaking down
Fuel pump check-valve leaking down

In my case it appears to be the check-valve in pump as everything else checks out okay.
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 07:00 AM
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Aeromotive regulators bleed pressure like. They don't hold constant pressure once the pumps are off. This is extremely common.
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Ok so its something that i shouldn't worry about then? I thought if the key is on and car not running it should hold some kind of pressure.

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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 08:54 AM
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No. This is how the Aeromotives work.
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Ok thanks a lot I was freaking out about it lol
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