Fuel Pressure problem, HELP!!!

[HB280ZT]

HI All,

 

Well here I am with a pressure problem and I can not for the life of me figure it out. For starts it is a 77 280Z with an 82 ZXT motor and trans. The wiring is all 77 including the AFM, ECU and such. I had to replace my gas tank so while I was at it I put in a MSD 2225 high pressure fuel pump. I also replaced all of the rubber lines and was trying to start the car up. But for some reason I am only getting 10psi on my pressure guage??

 

The pump has been primed and is wired up correctly, Blue/green wire to + and black to -. So what could be my problem?????

 

I have the system hooked up like it was when I had the factor pump in. The fuel pickup is the top line and the return is the bottom line on the passenger side of the lower gas tank. Also I have about 6 gallons of gas in the car.

 

What is the fuel damper for??? Should I keep it in the system or just get rid of it??

 

I have a good picture of the fuel pump but I am not allowed to post pictures or atleast that is what the system is telling me. Oh well.

 

I hope someone can help me out here I really want to drive my car tomorrow with my new 3" all mandrel bent exhaust system .

 

 

Thanks

 

HB280ZT

[HB280ZT]

Hi All,

 

I am back and I have the d*^% thing running!! Would you believe that I added 3 more gallons to the 7 already in the tank and it started right up . Why would 10 gallons be the magic number?? I still do not have a clue on this one! Because when I filled it up at the station it took 9 more gallons The tank should only hold 16 gallons total!! I will have to run it for a bit and see if I have any problems using 12-13 gallons of fuel. Well I hope someone can shed some light on this one.

 

Also it sound really good with the 3" exhaust !!

 

Thanks HB280ZT