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Old 05-15-2011, 06:37 PM
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Is it ok to run my return line back to a "T" at the inlet side of my fuel pump?
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Nobody? It's a 2004 5.3L in 2001 Mustang. I'm running a Walbro 255 pump.
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I assume you are running an external/inline pump. I would say that it is not the best idea to reintroduce hot fuel directly back through the pump, and that it should be routed back into the tank first to allow for cooling before it is cycled through again. My 2 cents....
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Originally Posted by Mr. Fuel Pump
I assume you are running an external/inline pump. I would say that it is not the best idea to reintroduce hot fuel directly back through the pump, and that it should be routed back into the tank first to allow for cooling before it is cycled through again. My 2 cents....
Yes it is inline back at the tank. The Corvette FPR is on the fuel rail and I figured that the fuel traveling the length of the car,plus being reintroduced with fresh fuel from the tank would be sufficient cooling. Thanks for the reply.



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