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Old 05-24-2014, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by barry12345 View Post
You should see a noticeable difference on a drive. I would close off the fuel return to see what pressure is present. Should be quite a reserve or you should further troubleshoot the overall supply system. If basically no differance is observed while driving pressure may be sagging under load.

Basically at cruise under load fuel pressure may drop off too much Also a great way to see when filters need attention after a baseline is established. A healthy full pressure fuel supply system should also be a more reliable system.


I have noticed Roy has not posted in awhile as someone else mentioned. Hope all is well with him.
What purpose would closing off the fuel return serve? Wouldn't that be dead heading the lift pump? Isn't the lift pump some type of positive displacement pump (using an o-ring?) and if dead headed, could it potentially blow out something?

yeah have not seen much activity from Roy on DD in a while. Hope he's doing ok.
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