Technical Ford Y block.

Hi all a bud has a 50’s Ford Customline.

He sent me the attached pic asking what the circled item is attached to the fuel pump.

Is it some sort of vacuum do hicky?

Sorry I’m a bit green on these things

 

Looks like a fuel pressure regulator.

 

^^^^. I’ve seen lots of yblocks, but never seen one of those. Originally they ran straight off the pump (many installation had a fuel filter). But some of them were pretty sensitive to fuel pressure and a little regulator was a common solution.

 

I’m thinking pressure regulator too… I’ll guess a snake oil solution for extremely fantastic fuel mileage.

 

Nice, seems to be a general consensus.

I did think it could be along those lines. I have an aftermarket regulator and some hose so il spin over and have a play at bypassing this thing.

thanks again to the HAMB!!!

 

Agree.