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Hi folks,
I recently found that Holly sells a low pressure regulator. In their catalog it stated that if a multiple carb setup, you would have to have a regulator for each carb. Could anyone shed some light on how critical that would be? I have an AV8 with two 94s and could mount a single unit before the fuel block under the body but I wouldn't want to mount two in the engine bay, it's just a looks thing that I'm hung up on. One other thing, can you set the pressure without a guage similar to the little round chrome ones with the pointer? That's the type I'm trying to get a replacement for since I have had two leakers   recently and am gunshy now. Everyone's used them for years but now............
Thanks in advance,
Jon G

Hello all,
Yesterday I finally took my recently finished 30 AV8 roadster on its maiden voyage and all went well. It never got over 160, thermostat temp, on a hot, humid day in Indiana and everything worked. It took a little while before I remembered to slip the clutch to keep from bucking at low speed in second gear. It's been 43 years since I have rowed that kind of tranny. It also got it's first bath in preparation for cruise night at the Big Boy. Yes, there is still a Big Boy in Anderson, Indiana where they used to cruise in the 50s/60s. They have cruise night every wednesday evening.

Hey Mike, Many thanks for your great book. I had been thinking of building a flatty like my dad raced in the 50s and put in my "T"bucket that had a sbc/pwrgld combo..............then I saw your book!! 6 years ago this month I got the frame and started. I built very close to the book except it is a '30, channelled 4 inches and moved front crossmember to clear a 49 Merc mill. I also went with a hi tech seat (with springs). I had the foam on plywood type on my bucket and since not as much spring in my body decided it better be in the seat. That really did make a more comfy ride.
I have really enjoyed the builden and am really looking forward to the driven!!  
Sorry so long a post but I think most of ya understand  
Good luck,
Jon G

Hi folks,
Can anyone recommend a low pressure fuel pressure regulator other than the small round chrome one we've all been using for years (marketed under various brand names). I and others have had leakers and now NAPA won't carry them. I have been looking for alternatives with no luck. All kinds of high pressure units but can't find low pressure unit for a flattie. After seeing these leakers I just don't trust them anymore. On another site someone said NAPA had recalled them but don't know about the validity of that.
Desperate in Indiana!
Thanks in advance,
Jon G

I have a fuel pressure regulator that only has had a short period of running time on it in my recentely finished AV8 roadster. Just up and down the driveway. After being at the paintshop a month and the trim shop another month, I noticed it leaking around the control dial. It's the small chrome type, approx 2" dia with approx 1 1/2 " dia control dial. They are very commonly used. I have used the same type in racing applications and also a "T" bucket with no leaks. I noticed it was made in China. Has anyone had or heard of these leaking?  I'm kinda spooked now. I just put on a replacement but haven't ran it yet.
Thanks in advance,
Jon G