fuel pump check valves

dakk1

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1985 Merc 150 XR2<br /><br />Would bad check valves cause a motor to run rich? I can't gauge how stiff they need to be. Nothing to compare it to. Thanks.<br /><br />Dave..
 

Kiekhaeferscurse

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Re: fuel pump check valves

They could cause a rich condidtion in One cyl, if they are old, replace them, the new ones are more compatiple with the new fuels.<br />Cheers
 

dakk1

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Re: fuel pump check valves

Thanks K.<br /><br />Ordered them today. Why will it cause only one cylinder to run rich?<br /><br />Dave..
 
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