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dennis r 04-10-2010 01:11 AM

Fuel return regulator
 
If I have a fuel return regulator and I can not return it back to my tank were is the next best place for it?

Boat Tech 04-10-2010 01:26 AM


Originally Posted by dennis r (Post 3084443)
If I have a fuel return regulator and I can not return it back to my tank were is the next best place for it?

MerCruiser takes it back to the fuel filter assembly/adapter.

Vinny P 04-10-2010 05:18 AM

How about the fuel filler hose? If you can get to it, you can T the return into it.

tmdog 04-10-2010 07:36 AM


Originally Posted by Vinny P (Post 3084475)
How about the fuel filler hose? If you can get to it, you can T the return into it.

Did you mean fuel "vent" hose? Install a "Y" fitting and good to go.

hoozeyurdaddy 04-10-2010 08:22 AM

No, he means the filler hose 1&1/4 in hose, go into CP performance and find the fittings you need, I got 2 of them 2 years ago.

H2Xmark 04-10-2010 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by Vinny P (Post 3084475)
How about the fuel filler hose? If you can get to it, you can T the return into it.

that's the way they rigged my Fountain when they put the 500efi's in it,

steveh1209 04-10-2010 06:00 PM

I've always returned back into fuel filter housing provided it has another in port.

Young Performance 04-11-2010 12:32 AM

It is just a bad idea to return to the filter. If you have a small pump on a relatively low hp engine, you can get away with it. As soon as you step up in power and fuel pump, you are asking for trouble. Not only will it heat up the fuel (even with a cooler), but it will continuously aerate the fuel. I will only set one up with a return to the tank. If you can get to the tank at all, then give me a call and I can give you a trick to make a return in the tank. The tank fill hose is another good option. Definitely do not use the vent hose.
Eddie


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