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Brad Christy 11-24-2024 06:47 PM


Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4915238)
Going back to the filter head will be fine and works. I believe the 700s are plumbed the same way .
I`d put a fuel cooler in that line to prevent hydrolock.. not sure what youre talking about injectors and air ?? What air?

Dan,

Both work and both have benefits and drawbacks. I’m currently set up to run back to the filter head, and I’m pretty resolved to keep it that way. I’m just weighing options while it’s still possible to do so.

It’s a brand new fuel tract. Right now, there’s nothing BUT air in it. And, when I close it all up, making all the connections, that air will be trapped. I’m just trying to expedite the process of getting it all out. I’d like to get as much out as I can before relying on the injectors to consume the rest.

It’s all good.

Thanks. Brad.

SB 11-24-2024 07:24 PM

Not sure i’d worry about it, but you could purge it with a fuel psi tester that has a release. Put it’s clear line in a container of course.

Rookie 11-24-2024 07:34 PM

No need to purge system. 43psi of fuel pressure running a return takes care of that. Also, once ejectors open air is released to cylinder. "self bleeding"

buona_merdaOL25 11-24-2024 08:00 PM

Can just bleed from the test port on the fuel rail. Could also use that port for your fuel rail pressure

ICDEDPPL 11-24-2024 09:18 PM

The air is a non issue.
Don`t sweat it .
Agree with ROOKIE

Brad Christy 11-25-2024 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 4915241)
No need to purge system. 43psi of fuel pressure running a return takes care of that. Also, once ejectors open air is released to cylinder. "self bleeding"

Rookie,

48.5lbs, FWIW.... :rolleyes:

Holley HP, for reference, if it matters....

Do the injectors have an extended "open" moment at "key-on"? Or are we just relying on normal cycling duration to do the purging? I get that air undoubtedly escapes way faster than fuel, but it still has to happen while the injectors are open, and that's a LOT of air to get out of the lines and rails at first start-up, all of which is just being dumped back through the system over and over until it finds its way through an injector.

Thanks. Brad.

Brad Christy 11-25-2024 08:06 AM


Originally Posted by buona_merdaOL25 (Post 4915244)
Can just bleed from the test port on the fuel rail. Could also use that port for your fuel rail pressure

Buona Merda,

I don't currently have a Schrader valve, or provisions for one, on the rail. I've been running on the notion that having a FP gauge at the regulator would be sufficient. I can easily add an NPT bung to it, though. Maybe I should...?

Thanks. Brad.

underpsi68 11-25-2024 08:19 AM


Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4915260)
Rookie,

48.5lbs, FWIW.... :rolleyes:

Holley HP, for reference, if it matters....

Do the injectors have an extended "open" moment at "key-on"? Or are we just relying on normal cycling duration to do the purging? I get that air undoubtedly escapes way faster than fuel, but it still has to happen while the injectors are open, and that's a LOT of air to get out of the lines and rails at first start-up, all of which is just being dumped back through the system over and over until it finds its way through an injector.

Thanks. Brad.

You are way over complicating and over thinking this none issue.

Ryanw10 11-25-2024 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by underpsi68 (Post 4915262)
You are way over complicating and over thinking this none issue.


Agreed. Just make sure your filter is full of fuel and send it.

ICDEDPPL 11-25-2024 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by underpsi68 (Post 4915262)
You are way over complicating and over thinking this none issue.

That`s person #3 that agrees it`s not an issue yet you`re still going.
If you`re not going to believe the advice you get why bother asking the questions??.. dont be an askhole Brad


Do the injectors have an extended "open" moment at "key-on"? Or are we just relying on normal cycling duration to do the purging? I get that air undoubtedly escapes way faster than fuel, but it still has to happen while the injectors are open, and that's a LOT of air to get out of the lines and rails at first start-up, all of which is just being dumped back through the system over and over until it finds its way through an injector.
So just leave the hose off the fuel rail while you run the fuel pump .. then you only have this so terrible "air" only in the fuel rail.:rolleyes:
Holley will "fuel prime" on key start .. it will only do it once untill it sees rpm.







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