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125875, 97 fuel rail & fuel return line
Posted by gilee_8, May-31-09 06:39 PM
Hey guys,
Sup everyone!
Got a question regarding my return fuel line.
My turbo charged 1995 Eclipse's stock FPR is leaking since the past year. (after I disabled it - drill it out - lasted for 6 years) I finally have the time to replace the entire fuel rail since I have a 1997 fuel rail laying around in my garage. (Currently my fuel setup is using Aeromotive 13109 FPR and Megasquirt)

My question is this, I realize the 1997 fuel rail has only the fuel feed line and no return fuel line like 1995. So before I make any intelligent or dumb decision, I want to confirm with you guys.
Do I just CUT the fuel feel line that goes to the fuel rail and TEE to my aeromotive FPR input. And the output of the aeromotive FPR goes straight to the existing return fuel line?

Thanks guys.
Gil
125876, RE: 97 fuel rail & fuel return line
Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, May-31-09 06:45 PM
the 97 rail should have a return flare/AN fitting at the end of it. If it doesn't, i'd weld one on.

return side of the rail->13109->tank
125879, Confused!
Posted by gilee_8, May-31-09 08:44 PM
I am very confused.
I thought only 95-96 eclipse has the FPR on the fuel rail and the fuel rail has input and output.
and 97-99 fuel rail do not have FPR and no return fuel line?

I am positive the fuel rail has only one port and that is the input.
Any other suggestions guys?
125880, RE: Confused!
Posted by CODE4, May-31-09 08:59 PM
Later style fuel rails have the feed on the driver's side and a test port/schrader on the passenger side. Using a tire valve core remover, remove the needle and run a line to your Aeromotive FPR and on to the tank.
125883, RE: Confused!
Posted by DR1665, May-31-09 09:27 PM
Originally posted by CODE4
Later style fuel rails have the feed on the driver's side and a test port/schrader on the passenger side. Using a tire valve core remover, remove the needle and run a line to your Aeromotive FPR and on to the tank.


Bingo.

Now that Gil's posted again, it means I'll have to write up another obituary one of these days...
125891, Interesting...
Posted by gilee_8, Jun-01-09 09:32 AM
damn, I have to check out the fuel rail again.. I didn't notice there is a bleed valve on it.

The reason I asked is that... From what I understand, the newer fuel system has only one feed line to the fuel rail. but back from the fuel tank where the feed line coming out from the fuel pump, TEE off to the FPR which returns back to the tank.

In this case, I can do the same but just the TEE is extended from the fuel tank to the engine bay with the existing return fuel line. Isn't this correct?

So I don't have to find an adapter that fit the bleed value which create a return fuel line. I can just cut the fuel feed line, TEE it to the FPR which then goes to the return fuel line back to the fuel tank.

Doesn't that work as well?
I just thought I understand the fuel setup in our cars, so I want to see if my logic/knowledge make sense.
Thanks all.
Gil
125917, RE: Confused!
Posted by djtrickee, Jun-02-09 09:28 PM
Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by CODE4 Later style fuel rails have the feed on the driver's side and a test port/schrader on the passenger side. Using a tire valve core remover, remove the needle and run a line to your Aeromotive FPR and on to the tank.
Bingo. Now that Gil's posted again, it means I'll have to write up another obituary one of these days...


OMG Gil is alive!

Gil, just Superglue that bitch in place... you know what I mean!
125944, RE: Confused!
Posted by gilee_8, Jun-04-09 10:28 AM
Sup man! Long time no see!
Super Glue is good shit!
126000, RE: Confused!
Posted by gilee_8, Jun-08-09 10:35 AM
Hello,
Can anyone provide the source in where they get the adapter that fit onto the test port? Thx.

Originally posted by CODE4
Later style fuel rails have the feed on the driver's side and a test port/schrader on the passenger side. Using a tire valve core remover, remove the needle and run a line to your Aeromotive FPR and on to the tank.


126001, RE: Confused!
Posted by cs82685, Jun-08-09 11:47 AM
Originally posted by gilee_8
Hello, Can anyone provide the source in where they get the adapter that fit onto the test port? Thx.
Originally posted by CODE4 Later style fuel rails have the feed on the driver's side and a test port/schrader on the passenger side. Using a tire valve core remover, remove the needle and run a line to your Aeromotive FPR and on to the tank.



I know a -4an fitting will fit right on the test port. Earls fitting part number EAR-300104ERL

http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=SFMU%20Installation%20Diagram
126002, RE: Confused!
Posted by CODE4, Jun-08-09 12:20 PM
Originally posted by cs82685
I know a -4an fitting will fit right on the test port.


Bingo. Braided SS lines that come in the EFI Wet kits by NX, NOS, etc include all that.
126004, RE: Confused!
Posted by gilee_8, Jun-08-09 01:49 PM
Thank you.