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Pure Energy 09-26-2003 08:21 PM

Need help re-plumbing fuel system
 
Since installing new fuel tanks I have not been able to get more than 4500 rpm. Before the switch WOT was 5300 rpm.

Tonight I took off the fuel pick ups and they are very small! So I am thinking the motors are being starved of fuel. The motors are supercharged, and the fuel pressure regulator has a fitting to return unused fuel back to the tank, via the fuel cooler. The return fitting also has a pick up tube attached. I was thinking I could Tee these 2 together to increase fuel flow, and run the return line up to the front of the tanks and Tee into the vent line.

Will this work? Is there another way?

Thanks

Hot Boat 09-26-2003 10:03 PM

dude you are so screwed. LOL:p



Just kidding. Ill try and get done ASAP tomorrow and we can figure out what is going on. Ill bring my fittings and gages with me so we can check the pressure at the carbs.

Pure Energy 09-27-2003 07:18 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Hot Boat
[B]dude you are so screwed. LOL:p


What else is new!

Shane 09-27-2003 07:37 AM

Good luck Kendall. I knew Hot Boat would step up to the plate.:D

Pure Energy 09-27-2003 08:01 AM

Hey Shane. Are you coming tomorrow? Weather permitting?

sean stinson 09-27-2003 09:27 AM

Re: Need help re-plumbing fuel system
 

Originally posted by Pure Energy
Since installing new fuel tanks I have not been able to get more than 4500 rpm. Before the switch WOT was 5300 rpm.

Tonight I took off the fuel pick ups and they are very small! So I am thinking the motors are being starved of fuel. The motors are supercharged, and the fuel pressure regulator has a fitting to return unused fuel back to the tank, via the fuel cooler. The return fitting also has a pick up tube attached. I was thinking I could Tee these 2 together to increase fuel flow, and run the return line up to the front of the tanks and Tee into the vent line.

Will this work? Is there another way?

Thanks

Yes there is and yes you are starving the motors from what you're explaining here. PM me a number so we can talk and I will help you out.
Sean

Pure Energy 09-27-2003 11:10 AM

Sean, I sent you a PM, thanks

CBR 09-27-2003 07:10 PM

Hey Ken, sorry to hear of your fuel line hassles.

Hey guys what is happening Sunday? Am I invited?

I likely will not be driving my boat, but if I can do the pavement thing, I am up for any festivities.

You folks can email the info to:

[email protected]

Thanks,

Chris


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