How can you reduce fuel presssure in a 1974 Chevy 350 engine?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Those fuel pumps only made about 4 psi, so there would never be a reason to reduce it. If you are having problems with fuel overflowing the carb, it is more likely a needle and seat problem or a bad float.

The fuel pressure required on a 1974 Chevy 350 is 7 to 8 1/2 psi.

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