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81turbota 06-11-2018 10:08 AM

Best way to run return fuel line
 
As part of my engine swap I need a return fuel line. Is there a different pickup or an unused vent on my current tank I can use?

Thanks!

BobbyK 06-11-2018 10:32 AM

Re: Best way to run return fuel line
 
When I converted to fuel injection I ran the return line down the drivers rail.
There are no unused ports on the tank. I tried using the small vent line that runs beside the large fuel fill tube but that cause fuel filling issue's.

I ended up making a "T" that went inline on the fuel fill hose. Worked great.
It's just a piece of tubing with a barbed fitting screwed into it. I put JB weld around the barbed fitting just in case. It's never leaked...and it was cheap.

I think Jeg's sells something similar though.

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87Skier 06-12-2018 02:52 AM

Re: Best way to run return fuel line
 
The ideal way would be to modify the sending unit to have the return in it.

You could buy a new sender and have a welder tig a 5/16" pipe in or whatever size you want in place. There are also pass-through style fittings that you can piece together your system with.

81turbota 06-12-2018 08:43 AM

Re: Best way to run return fuel line
 
Perfect, thanks for the ideas guys. I will be dropping the tank to clean it and replace the sender so I will likely go with the modification/welding route. BobbyK, the inline return is pretty slick. Sure saves a lot of work!


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