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Old May 29, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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TBI Return Fuel Line Question

Looking at adding TBI to my 71 F250. I see most ever one add a gas tank where the spare tire goes to have a return line. I currently have 2 aftermarket tanks without fuel gauges and the seat. Has anyone tried to do something with a return line on a setup like this?

My only thought would be to add a tee/y and a 1 way check valve between the fuel pump and manual tank switch. I know this creates a loop. I do not think this would work all that well.

Anyone have any other ideas as I really do not want to remove the spare tire.
 
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Old May 29, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:15 AM
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Fuel Tank Bulkhead Fittings

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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:30 AM
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I've since hooked up the return SS brained line with a one way valve one it.

Their is new Holley fuel pump with a build in return line that can be mounted a short ways from the tank that, I thought about using but I wanted a double fuel pump.
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The tank fitting, I tapped the inside an threaded a thick wall 12'' brass tube then screwed it into the underside of the tank fitting then reinstalled the return line.
 
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Old May 29, 2017 | 09:33 PM
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That will work. Just have to remember to switch to the main tank to draw down some fuel from the return line. I'll have to check out the website.
 
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