The shutoff valve will only go to 29 inches of HG, not pressure. I am sure this is what you ment. Are you saying that it wont shut off untill it gets to 29 HG? Can you hear it bind. There is a small wire rod inside that connects to the fuel rack.

Post some pics.

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