Subject: Fuel Injection Calibration
Model and Year: 1959 Passenger Car
Source: Chevrolet Service News
Page Number: NA
Date: April 1959, Volume 31, Issue #4
Fuel pressure specifications required when using Fuel Injection Calibrator Tool J-7090 on the latest model units, are provided below. This information supplements the chart shown on page 10-24 of the 1959 Chevrolet Passenger Car Shop Manual.
| Fuel Injection Model | Economy Stop Fuel Pressure @ 1/2" H2O | Power Stop Fuel Pressure @ 1/2" H2O |
|---|---|---|
| 7017300 R | 0.9 PSI | 2.2 PSI |
| 7017300 | 0.9 PSI | 2.5 PSI |
| 7017200 | 1.2 PSI | 2.6 PSI |
| 7017250 | 0.9 PSI | 2.5 PSI |
| 7017310 | 1.2 PSI | 2.6 PSI |
| 7017320 | 0.9 PSI | 2.5 PSI |
NOTE: If any of these six models are installed with the air cleaner element mounted directly on the air meter, deduct 0.2 psi from both the power and economy stop specifications shown above.
Article ID: 891
Created: September 14, 2014
Last Updated: October 13, 2014
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