What is fuel drain back?

What is fuel drain back?

The problem has been diagnosed as fuel flowing back to the tank when the engine is stopped, due to air entering the fuel line. Expelling the resultant air lock by releasing one end of an injector pipe near the fuel filter while the engine is cranking starts the engine again.

Where are the fittings for the fuel pump?

With the pump mount location figured, we drilled the three holes in the tank for the fittings, again making sure that nothing will be in the way when we reinstall the tank. It’s important to locate the fuel return fitting in a place where the fuel that returns to the tank won’t spray directly onto the sending unit.

What kind of fuel pump does tanks Inc?

Tanks Inc. offers In-tank fuel pumps with fuel trays to minimize fuel pump starvation. We carry in-tank pump kits without fuel pump trays for use in tanks with trays already installed. Tanks Inc. also offers In tank fuel pump hanger kits and the highest quality Walbro high performance fuel pumps.

Is the fast fuel pump universal or retrofit?

While the retrofit in-tank pump from FAST is designed to be universal, you will have a couple of things to consider about your fuel tank. You can modify, or you can go with a custom-made tank. If you have the budget to spend upwards of $1000 for a new fuel tank that was designed for an in-tank pump, that’s one way to go.

Can a fuel pump be used in a hot rod?

For over 20 years Tanks Inc. has been fueling hot rodders with internal electric fuel pumps. Tanks Inc. offers In-tank fuel pumps with fuel trays to minimize fuel pump starvation. We carry in-tank pump kits without fuel pump trays for use in tanks with trays already installed.

Is there a fuel pump in the rear tank?

The rear tank also has a pump in it, that will pump the fuel that can’t spill over into the fuel system that is pressurized by the pump in the front tank. The rear tank looks easy to pull out, and in truth it is, except for the fuel fittings that attach to the pump in a spot where no human hands can reach.

What kind of fuel pump do I Need?

Tanks Inc. also offers In tank fuel pump hanger kits and the highest quality Walbro high performance fuel pumps. In tank pumps can be used for carbureted systems too with the correct bypass fuel regulator. Call one of our sales staff for more information at 877-596-3842.

How does the fuel pump work on a Duramax?

Finally, once the pressurized fuel enters the injector, it either gets sprayed directly into the cylinder to make a big boom, or if there is extra, it flows back to the tank through the injector return to start its journey all over again.

How are fuel pumps attached to a suburban?

So once the rear tank was out it was time to jack up the driver’s side of the truck enough to be able to drop the main tank and pull it out from under the Suburban. Several emissions components under the truck had to be disconnected, along with three fuel lines on the pump, and of course the wiring connector.