I have an AFPR on order, I should be able to get it installed next weekend.
I will see if it helps the problem and report back.

Thanks everyone for your input.

Graham

On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Eric Schieb <[email protected]> wrote:

> The gauge pressure number 75 is indeed 27% higher than 59.  But, unless I
> did the math wrong, the theoretical flow change through the orifice will be
> under 13%.
>
> Eric Schieb
>
> On 4/1/2012 11:40 PM, XXXXXXXXXX wrote:
>
> 75 psi is actually 27% higher than 59 psi.
>
> XXXXXXXX
>
>
> On Apr 1, 2012, at 8:25 PM, Eric Schieb <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>  FWIW, 59 to 75psi would theoretically be a 13% increase in fueling.
> That is assuming the injectors can open similarly with the higher
> pressure.  At starting (low battery voltage), injectors tend to have a
> harder time opening.  Higher pressure exaggerates this.  Hot injectors are
> likely to further exaggerate this.  Hoping fuel pressure will fix this
> issue may be a reach but worth a shot.
>
> Eric Schieb
>
> On 4/1/2012 7:35 PM, Bill Cardell wrote:
>
> If you're running stock ecu and injectors it won't be happy with 75 psi.
> Stock is 59 psi.
>
> Bill Cardell
> Owner, Flyin' Miata
> Www.flyinmiata.com <http://www.flyinmiata.com/>
> 1-800-FLY-MX5s
> 970-464-5600
>
>
> On Apr 1, 2012, at 4:06 PM, "fast G" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>  I checked the fuel pressure as it leave the tank, it's 75psi will a
> running engine. I have not been able to re-create the hot start issue, the
> car is still up on saw horses, but I should have it back on the ground next
> weekend. I was kinda hoping that the fuel pressure would be low as it would
> give me something to fix. What would be your best guess?
>
> Graham
>
> On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 6:05 PM, fast G <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I would plumb one inline on the hose going to the fuel rail.
>
> First determine if your tank is venting by checking gas cap. I would
> release the pressure and see if it starts. Is it under pressure or vacuum?
>
> Ken Bogart
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>
>  On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 3:24 PM, fast G <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
> I am not sure that I have any FPR at all. I can see nothing in the tank
> apart from the pump. It should be running again this week. What is the
> simplest way to get a fuel pressure gauge into the fuel line?
>
> Graham
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Have you checked fuel pressure under the running, hot and not so hot
> conditions?
>
> The NB has a returnless system, the FPR is essentially on the fuel pump
> end. The dampener is supposed to accommodate pulsations, but does not
> control pressure.
>
> What if you loosen gas cap? does it suck or blow under this condition?
>
> Ken Bogart
> -----------------------------------------------------
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> 97 Black & Tan (Hers)
> 90 Crystal White (sons)
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>
> On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Helsel, Walt <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>  Good, someone that knows what they are talking about. J
>
>
>
> (I haven’t looked under the hood of a Miata in 11 months, and last time I
> did it had a half finished V8 in there… )
>
>
>
> Wallyman
>
>
>
> *From:* Bill Cardell [mailto:[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:55 PM
> *To:* Helsel, Walt
> *Cc:* fast G; [email protected]
> *Subject:* Re: Miata based Lotus 7
>
>
>
> More likely it's an nb pulse damper, which is the same footprint.
>
> Bill Cardell
>
> Owner, Flyin' Miata
>
> Www.flyinmiata.com <http://www.flyinmiata.com/>
>
> 1-800-FLY-MX5s
>
> 970-464-5600
>
>
>
>
> On Mar 27, 2012, at 12:13 PM, "Helsel, Walt" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>  Your “surge unit” in photo 3 sure looks like a stock Miata Fuel Pressure
> Regulator to me…
>
>
>
> Wallyman
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *fast G
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:16 PM
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* Miata based Lotus 7
>
>
>
> I am hoping you guys can help me because I am really confused.
>
>
>
> I have a Miata powered Locost 7 based on a 2002 1.8 Miata (return less
> injection). The car has a hot start issue, it runs well, if I switch it off
> it re-starts fine. If I switch it all and wait 5 mins it will not restart
> until it cools down, say 20 mins. I got the car built so I do not
> understand why the fuel system is plumbed the way it is. But to me it looks
> totally wrong. To me it looks like the feed line goes to the fuel surge
> unit, the return line goes to the evaporator canister, and the vent line is
> just vented to the atmosphere. I am not sure I have a fuel pressure
> regulator at all.
>
>
>
> The first picture is of the tank
>
>
>
>
> http://s562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/fastgxc/?action=view&current=2012-03-24115835.jpg
>
>
>
> The hose at 2 o'clock goes to the evaporation canister. 4 o'clock is the
> fuel feed. 9 o'clock in a vent line, just vented to atmosphere.
>
>
>
> Picture 2 is the evaporation canister were the 2 o'clock hose goes.
>
>
>
>
> http://s562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/fastgxc/?action=view&current=2012-03-24115905.jpg
>
>
>
> Picture 3 is the surge unit.were the 4 o'clock hose goes
>
>
>
>
> http://s562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/fastgxc/?action=view&current=2012-03-24115921.jpg
>
>
>
> So I am thinking that I don't actually have a fuel pressure regulator at
> all.
>
>
>
> I am looking for a plan of action to work all this out.
>
>
>
> What do you think?
>
>
>
> Graham
>
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