Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #15768
From: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: Fuel Injector Sizing
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 07:50:54 -0600
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Actually, I have a manifold referenced pressure regulator (which if I understand the concept) attempts to keep the pressure differential between the fuel side and manifold side of the injector constant. However, Varying engine manifold pressure (varying throttle opening) does not appear to have any affect on my fuel pressure.  It sits rock steady at 40 psi with one pump and goes up to 43 psi with both running regardless of throttle position.   
 
Hi Ed, 
 
Sounds like your regulator isn't working like it's supposed to, though I guess it isn't causing you any problems.  A simple test would be to run the pump with the engine off and note the fuel pressure, then check it again at idle.  If you really want to get fancy, and have one of those Mity-Vac pumps, you can just vary the pressure signal to the regulator with the engine off.  My pressure definitely changes.  
 
Cheers,
Rusty (wonder if Tommy got his new regulator working yet) 
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