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Fuel Pump That Reliably Delivers 4-4.5 PSI?

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Does anyone recommend a mechanical pump from a brand / sources other than Carter that reliably delivers the lower 4-4.5 PSI ?

My 67 Charger is stock (see info. below) and it has never really run well. I've been chasing fuel problems and have replaced everything from the tank to the carburetor. It is fouling plugs, idles rough and I recently saw fuel varnish appearing on the sides of carburetor.

The carburetor (Carter 4326S) is completely clean with everything adjusted including the floats. The only issue is high fuel pressure: The Carter M6903 (High Performance) shows 6-6.5 PSI when running - so I installed the stock replacement pump (Carter M3672 rated at a lower 4-5.5 PSI) and it is now showing 9 PSI!

The service manual and other resources claim the Carter AFB is sensitive to fuel pressure and needs 4-4.5 PSI max. to prevent fuel from blowing past the needles.

If there isn't a reliable pump out there, can I take apart the older Carter M6903 and somehow adjust it to lower the pressure?

Any guidance appreciated!

Vehicle Background Info.:

Vehicle: 1967 Dodge Charger - 71 440ci motor
Carburetor: Stock Carter 4326S
Old Fuel Pump: Carter M6903 (Rated 6-7.5 PSI) -- Delivering 5-6.5 PSI
New Fuel Pump: Carter M3672 (Rated 4-5.5 PSI) -- Delivering 8-9 PSI
Main Fuel Line: New 3/8" Steel Line from Tank to Engine Bay (stock configuration)
Pump to Carb: New 5/16" Stainless Line (stock configuration)
 
What gas are you using?
 
Do not know who it is, but someone does fuel pumps. Saw it either here or on FABO. What about an over the counter pump, non Carter? Yeah, Chinizium.
 
What gas are you using?
Unfortunately all that's available in my area is 10% ethenol pump gas -- I'd like to avoid plumbing in a regulator if possible to avoid one more potential failure point in the fuel system however if there are no pumps out there that can deliver the lower pressure I will resort to that.
 
The only way to make sure your fuel pressure stays at 4-4.5 is to get a fuel pressure regulator.
 
Do not know who it is, but someone does fuel pumps. Saw it either here or on FABO. What about an over the counter pump, non Carter? Yeah, Chinizium.

Yes, there is this post:
Mechanical Fuel Pump 101

And the business 'Then And Now' publishes a good video on rebuilding the Carter M6903 here:


..but hopefully there is a new pump out there by a different manufactures that meets the 4-5 PSI needed by the edelbrock / carter carburetors so commonly installed on Mopars.
 
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