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Are you running the stock mechanical replacement pump with the two outlets?   I'm plumbing in a new tank now and am going to route a return line back to the tank for the smaller, 1/4" pump outlet.   I've suffered a lot of vapor lock problems on another MB I own, and I'm thinking this recirculating fuel will help prevent that on this jeep
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JeepFever Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 7 hours 53 minutes ago at 10:29pm
I am not running the 2 outlet pump.

When I originally acquired Wilson 30+ years ago,  it had a Buick V6 from a '65 Olds,  (as I understand it).  Those only had the one line.   In 2018 I replaced that engine with a Dauntless from '68 Commando.  It had the 2 line "return" fuel pump,  but I was in a time crunch then,  and was not sure of best practice on how to dump the returned fuel into tank,  so I put the 1 line mechanical pump back on.

The 2 line should certainly be better to help keep the fuel cooler.   

I was planning to try that next,  but decided instead to replace it all.   Smile
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I did a test and there's more fluid flow on that 1/4 line than I expected!   I thought it would be just a dribble.   Maybe a half gallon in 30 seconds.  It should help keep vapor lock away.

What was your solution?   Pusher-type electric pump near the tank or something?


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Cool!  . .  good to know  . .  I wondered how much fuel is returned on the 2 line mechanical pumps.   

I have not installed my planned solution yet.  I actually started today,  but several other life issues came up. Ouch   I made very little progress.    

My overall plan is to install Sniper fuel injection . . .  the first step is a electric fuel pump.   I am intrigued by a kit that Aeromotive offers, with an in-tank fuel pump that sets inside a cylindrical foam enclosure.   The return line pumps the fuel back into this enclosure.   They claim it will work in a 6" deep tank.   I am sure it will work fine with a reasonable amount of fuel in tank,  but curious what will happen when tank gets low.

I am thinking about doing this in 2 steps.   First to see how the fuel pump works in real life conditions.  I will be installing an adjustable pressure regulator at the carb, that will reduce pressure 1-7 psi.    If this seems to work in various offroad conditions,  then I will install the Sniper.   That will take more work to get sensors etc installed . .   and will be the second step.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tamnalan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 5 hours 57 minutes ago at 12:25am
What sort of gas tank are you using?   Stock?
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"Stock" tank . .   a repo I got back in 2018,  I forget from where.
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I went with a pull type electric fuel pump on a stock tank and had no problems. 

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