- Joined
- Sep 15, 2010
- Messages
- 53
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 6
- Location
- Central Florida
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 302
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Finally started my carbureted 302 97 ranger. I have a Holley bypass regulator, edelbrock 600 carb, stock in tank fuel pump. When i turn the key to on position, Fuel pump pressurizes regulator which i set to about 5-6 psi, started engine and brought up to about 2500 rpm for flat tappet cam break in, runs good until carb runs out of fuel! my fuel pressure gauge drops to zero as soon as it starts. That's what my brother told me cause he's watching for anything with first stat up. I had bought an inline electric fuel pump that i was planning on using until a motorhead buddy of mine talked me into using my original in tank pump with a bypass regulator. Does that sound like i need to replace the in tank pump? I want to keep my stock fuel gauge. Anyone know how i can keep it working and use an aftermarket electric fuel pump mounted to the frame?