What's a GOOD Fuel Pressure Regulator & Gauge Combo for an Edelbrock 1405?

[Gerald Morris]

I suspect my negligence has done mischief to my carburetor. I drove a Ford 351C w an Edelbrock 1406 some years ago, but didn't consider the need for long term care so much back then, having enough income to solve problems by purchasing new parts when I ruined old ones, like a good American Consumer. Now, having seen some little stains in front of the carb, along with degraded performance, I suspect I've run this rebuilt 1405 over pressure to the point where I rue it. So, regardless of what may need doing to the carburetor itself, I seek your Wisdom on the subject of good fuel pressure regulators. I've seen This, That and Other Brands from sundry vendors, but before committing time and funds, I think it best to ask my Elders and Betters.

 

[mgm1986]

I am having a similar issue, Gerald. I want to follow this thread to see what others say. I just checked my pressure and am running at 7-8psi which is certainly higher than what my Eddy AVS2 calls for.

 

[Gerald Morris]

I am having a similar issue, Gerald. I want to follow this thread to see what others say. I just checked my pressure and am running at 7-8psi which is certainly higher than what my Eddy AVS2 calls for.

After having examined sundry regulators available, I deem it most cost effective to just purchase an Edelbrock fuel pump to accompany the carburetor. They guarantee their pumps at the optimum fuel pressure for their carburetors, and they don't cost much more than a quality regulator anyway. This will likely be an installation for early 2026. I'll post the Forum then, if nobody else has any further data on this subject.

 

[mgm1986]

Not here to hijack the thread just wanted to share what I ended up doing to get the pressure down. I bought a Jegs unit with a gauge and plumbed everything using 6an line and fittings. I also used the Edelbrock fuel line and filter although I will probably add a second filter at some point. Initial reaction is the regulator is okay quality but certainly not top of the line. I am impressed with the Evil Energy fuel line and fittings, they went together nicely and no leaks (at least not yet). I adjusted to 5 psi as a baseline.

No test drive until the weather turns but it seems to be working as expected after 10 minutes idling. Still need to tidy things up just wanted to check for leaks before spending time on that.

 

[Gerald Morris]

Not here to hijack the thread just wanted to share what I ended up doing to get the pressure down. I bought a Jegs unit with a gauge and plumbed everything using 6an line and fittings. I also used the Edelbrock fuel line and filter although I will probably add a second filter at some point. Initial reaction is the regulator is okay quality but certainly not top of the line. I am impressed with the Evil Energy fuel line and fittings, they went together nicely and no leaks (at least not yet). I adjusted to 5 psi as a baseline.

No test drive until the weather turns but it seems to be working as expected after 10 minutes idling. Still need to tidy things up just wanted to check for leaks before spending time on that.

I was strongly considering the JEGS unit, but am going to just buy an Edelbrock pump instead. I'm happy with my fuel plumbing, at the front end anyway. The filler tube popped loose today, which could have been VERY BAD, had not a couple drivers in traffic not pointed it out promptly. I saw when I got home, after shoving the tube back down in that the retaining bolt had somehow worked out, allowing the filler tube to pop past the grommet. I replaced the retaining bolt, and ALL IS WELL! HOW that damned bolt came out disturbs me, though I don't expect the replacement to.