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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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Needing some help.

I recently purchased a 1992 f350 dually.The guy I purchased it from replaced the return lines and filter. He also said the factory fuel tanks were not working one, he said was leaking so he put a 35 gallon tank in the bed. It starts and dies everytime I try it. I have bled the lines and still the same result. I was looking at everything he did and I do not see a return line from the engine back to the new tank could this be the problem or something else I'm missing. Thanks in advance.
 

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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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Not knowing what he did to the non factory fuel system will make it very very hard to help you.
We deal in factory fuel systems so if you want to put it back to factory we will try to help you.
The OBS truck that you have was set up for a return fuel line and as we do not know the ins and outs of your system we can say one way or the other if the return line is what is causing the stall after starting.
Most of the time this would be a lack of fuel pressure causing your problem.
Does it put out black smoke when you try to start it?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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No sir it blows a little white smoke on start up. All he did was put the tank in the bed and run the supply line straight from it to the lift pump. And he changed out the tee's and return lines on top of the engine. I can' find what he did with the main return line that's why I was wondering if this could be my problem. I just purchased a new lift pump to see if that is possibly the problem.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 05:49 AM
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it sounds like you are chasing a herd of feral cats.
lucky for you, i think you are also chasing the rite cat. if there is no return line from injector pump and fuel rails to the tank, the engine will not run.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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The tank he installed only has one exit hole is it possible to tee into the supply line? Otherwise I'm not sure how I will resolve the problem. I like the chasing a herd of feral cats. Lol
 
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 03:59 PM
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i would not. what happens if the return pumps bubbles? you end up with air in the supply system.
me personally, i would look for a large tank to put in the back where the stock tank should be and eliminate all the added on crap.
 
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i would not. what happens if the return pumps bubbles? you end up with air in the supply system.
me personally, i would look for a large tank to put in the back where the stock tank should be and eliminate all the added on crap.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 01:16 PM
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Didn't think about the possibility of that. Thanks for the heads up. I'l see what I can do to get it taken care of.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Also make sure the aftermarket pump is at the correct pressure. Nearly all systems have a return-to-tank line. I can't see why bubbles would be a problem.
 
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Originally Posted by Cummings Guy
I can't see why bubbles would be a problem.
Because foam don't pump or spray worth a damn.

Aeration is only good for fish tanks.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 08:23 AM
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Aeration is only good for fish tanks.
Now that is funny!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1992 f350
The tank he installed only has one exit hole is it possible to tee into the supply line? Otherwise I'm not sure how I will resolve the problem. I like the chasing a herd of feral cats. Lol
Teeing off to the supply line will not help change pressure in the fuel rail. There needs to be a return-to-tank line to have proper pressure.

Did it ever run for you?

I am a pretty good fabricator. If you post photos I may be able to see a solution.

New replacement tanks are available cheaply.


https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-F6C-Fuel-Pickup/dp/B000C7TWA0/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Ford%7C54&Model=F-350%7C669&Year=1992%7C1992&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-F6C-Fuel-Pickup/dp/B000C7TWA0/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Ford%7C54&Model=F-350%7C669&Year=1992%7C1992&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive
 
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Well they (fish) gotta' breathe
 
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