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Old 10-11-2015, 08:29 PM
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If my boat does not have a return fuel line can I come out of the fuel regulator return and run back to the fuel water separator which is before the fuel pump.
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Yes you can. Mercury has done it that way
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Merc does it that way, but it can create vapor lock issues.
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Originally Posted by Warlock98
If my boat does not have a return fuel line can I come out of the fuel regulator return and run back to the fuel water separator which is before the fuel pump.
I think they make a tee that goes in the fuel fill hose. I would set up a return it will have less air bound issues.
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They do make a T for that, and it would be a better way to go. But if you can't get to your fuel fill lines, then don't be afraid to go the water sep.
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Originally Posted by 14 apache
I think they make a tee that goes in the fuel fill hose. I would set up a return it will have less air bound issues.

These:
http://www.cpperformance.com/c-500-f...s-returns.aspx


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bandaide...the deal above or a diesel sending unit which has a return line fitting are the best
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