After suggesting to Tynan918 to install a fuel pressure regulator for his carburetor woes, I think my fuel regulator failed. I drove the Caballero to work Friday (had not driven it anywhere since last Monday), it was not sounding the same as usual, and running extremely rich. Before heading home, I tapped several times on the carb, in case the float had stuck, no change. Today, I picked up a new regulator, and installed it (added a fuel pressure gauge while I was at it). Upon start up, it sounded much better than it did yesterday. Will be going for an actual test drive to see how its running in a few minutes, to pick up something for dinner.
The old regulator was probably close to 15yrs old. I don't know if they fail after so many years, but maybe I should quit bragging about how long my parts last. I don't believe in jinxes, but it sure is odd that it failed as soon as I was bragging on it.
The old regulator was probably close to 15yrs old. I don't know if they fail after so many years, but maybe I should quit bragging about how long my parts last. I don't believe in jinxes, but it sure is odd that it failed as soon as I was bragging on it.