Filt-O-Reg, Keep it or Take it Off?

[Pat Carr]

I need to replace my rotting fuel hoses in the engine compartment. The car has a Filt-O-Reg fuel pressure regulator located downstream from the mechanical fuel pump. I was thinking in order to simplify the hoses (one has a 180 degree bend that is kinked) I would remove the regulator if it's not needed. I searched CZCC but did not get any hits on this regulator.

As you can see from the vintage ad, this thing is the greatest invention since sliced bread. I can verify it does not cure vapor lock. I'm running a stock engine with flat top carbs.

Any thoughts on keeping it or not?

Thanks,

[Arne]

No need for it if you are running stock (or other low pressure) fuel pump(s). If it were me, I'd pull it.

[zKars]

As Arne said, it depends on the fuel pump pressure. You'll have to measure the pressure before deciding if that "piece of magic" or something like it needs to stay. Those carbs can handle 4-5 psi max. depends on the condition of the needle and seats.

BTW, the "filter-o-Reg" does not have a good rep....

Edited April 18, 2011 by zKars

[Pat Carr]

I think I'll remove it. If performance changes noticeably, I can always put it back.

Thanks for the replies.