my return line is leaking right where it enters the tank. i was wondering if i can T the return line into the fuel line using a fuel filter? i do not want to replace the sending unit because i don't see it comming out plus its a b#$%& to drop the tank. i had also considered drilling a hole in the sending unit for for a new return line. any thought?

 

NO. The fuel line is pressurized from the in tank fuel pump to the engine.

 

i guess i should have mention that my truck is carburated. i installed a gas tank from an 86 ram. the return line entering the tank was in rough shape so i tried covering it in seal-all and but it did not work.

 

i went ahead and T'd the return line into the fuel line. the truck still runs so i think i'm ok. at least now there is no leak.

 

i guess i should have mention that my truck is carburated. i installed a gas tank from an 86 ram. the return line entering the tank was in rough shape so i tried covering it in seal-all and but it did not work. Yea. Especially with a header like this. LOL
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If you t'd it into the supply line you don't have a return line any more.

 

well up front my my fuel filter T's into the return line and the carburator right after the mechanical fuel pump. so i installed another fuel filter back by the gas tank and T'd the return line into it. the return line should still be able to pump gas into the the rear fuel filter.

 

As long as you tie in on the tank side of the fuel pump you should be fine. The only thing you might get is a slightly warmer fuel being delivered to the engine.

 

this does not sound like a bad thing. it sound like a good thing.

 

Colder fuel is the same as colder air, they are both better for performance. Cold means more in less of an area or volume. ie: more density = more power If you ever go to the drag strip on a hot summer afternoon you will see them putting ice in the cool cans that the fuel goes through to lower the fuel temperature and produce more power.