Fuel lines not retaining pressure for some reason...?
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Fuel lines not retaining pressure for some reason...?
I now have the keiths rails setup on my car w/ 1600's connected via braided lines and fittings to a threaded primary rail... my FPR's gauge will drop pressure fast after turing the car off... anyone have any ideas what could cause this? I was told it could be a possible bad seal on my fuel pump... also I don't smell any fuel in the engine bay...
Any ideas? Thanks,
Ryker
Any ideas? Thanks,
Ryker
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This is a "common" issue, I'm using the Cosmo fuel pump and my fuel pressure drops off after shut off also. I don't think its a fuel pump issue, probably somewhere between the fuel lines, rail, injectors, and FPR. With all the custom fittings, lines, and injectors, it could be anywhere within the system.
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Maybe a check valve... I've got a RP fuel pump...? Hmm... damn still stumped... I'll check on the pump w/ Rp tomorrow...
Thanks,
Ryker
Thanks,
Ryker
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Well since we are on the issue of fuel pressure, here is my problem/question.
I am running an SX FPR with Keith's rails in parallel. I am running -8 line to and from the rails and also for the return line from the FPR. So I had to buy new fittings for my FPR since the ones that came with it were -10 and -6.....not my size. So I installed some Aeroquip -10 to -8 Flare fittings and they hit the inside of the FPR when they are tightened which allows 0 fuel to flow into the regulator....can I simply shave the bevel off of these fittings or do I have to buy new fittings. If I have to get new fittings, where can I get fittings that will fit the SX FPR. The -10 ones I got were chamfered from the factory...those would be nice to get, but I can't find them anywhere.
Any help would be great. I am planning on shaving my two fittings down tomorrow.
Thanks,
Scott
Also, I run the A1000 and have 0 fuel pressure after shut-off as well....it falls almost instantly. Which is odd since it takes a ******* year to build up due to those fittings hitting the back wall.
I am running an SX FPR with Keith's rails in parallel. I am running -8 line to and from the rails and also for the return line from the FPR. So I had to buy new fittings for my FPR since the ones that came with it were -10 and -6.....not my size. So I installed some Aeroquip -10 to -8 Flare fittings and they hit the inside of the FPR when they are tightened which allows 0 fuel to flow into the regulator....can I simply shave the bevel off of these fittings or do I have to buy new fittings. If I have to get new fittings, where can I get fittings that will fit the SX FPR. The -10 ones I got were chamfered from the factory...those would be nice to get, but I can't find them anywhere.
Any help would be great. I am planning on shaving my two fittings down tomorrow.
Thanks,
Scott
Also, I run the A1000 and have 0 fuel pressure after shut-off as well....it falls almost instantly. Which is odd since it takes a ******* year to build up due to those fittings hitting the back wall.
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Could the injectors be leaking after power is turned off? Not to say that the injectors are bad, but could that condition occur? I don't know just throwing out suggestions.
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[B]Well since we are on the issue of fuel pressure, here is my problem/question.
I am running an SX FPR with Keith's rails in parallel. I am running -8 line to and from the rails and also for the return line from the FPR. So I had to buy new fittings for my FPR since the ones that came with it were -10 and -6.....not my size. So I installed some Aeroquip -10 to -8 Flare fittings and they hit the inside of the FPR when they are tightened which allows 0 fuel to flow into the regulator....can I simply shave the bevel off of these fittings or do I have to buy new fittings. If I have to get new fittings, where can I get fittings that will fit the SX FPR. The -10 ones I got were chamfered from the factory...those would be nice to get, but I can't find them anywhere.
Any help would be great. I am planning on shaving my two fittings down tomorrow.
Thanks,
Scott
/B]
[B]Well since we are on the issue of fuel pressure, here is my problem/question.
I am running an SX FPR with Keith's rails in parallel. I am running -8 line to and from the rails and also for the return line from the FPR. So I had to buy new fittings for my FPR since the ones that came with it were -10 and -6.....not my size. So I installed some Aeroquip -10 to -8 Flare fittings and they hit the inside of the FPR when they are tightened which allows 0 fuel to flow into the regulator....can I simply shave the bevel off of these fittings or do I have to buy new fittings. If I have to get new fittings, where can I get fittings that will fit the SX FPR. The -10 ones I got were chamfered from the factory...those would be nice to get, but I can't find them anywhere.
Any help would be great. I am planning on shaving my two fittings down tomorrow.
Thanks,
Scott
/B]
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I shaved them down and they work fine. I can prime the system now and have 45psi within seconds. I will buy some boss fitting for it, but these will do for now.
But I broke my coolant temperature sensor that connects to the water pump housing, the one that the green clip goes to. I know this goes to my ECU which will give me a Water Temp reading....so my car was idling some without knowing temps...I just left the fans on the entire time. I was trying to get my cooling system burped some, since the new motor has alot of air in it, but I don't know if the thermostat ever opened to push air through the system so I could bleed it. I did not want to risk the motor, so I shut it off, and I am going to try and find a new sensor tomorrow for it.
I did try and drive my car around my neighberhood block and it stumbled and **** all the time....my fuel injector duty cycled was up to 34% at 2600rpm....so I think I am pumping way too much fuel and causing it to stumble when I press the gas much above 2000rpm. Or could it be that sensor being broke, putting my car in some sort of limp mode?
Thanks,
Scott
But I broke my coolant temperature sensor that connects to the water pump housing, the one that the green clip goes to. I know this goes to my ECU which will give me a Water Temp reading....so my car was idling some without knowing temps...I just left the fans on the entire time. I was trying to get my cooling system burped some, since the new motor has alot of air in it, but I don't know if the thermostat ever opened to push air through the system so I could bleed it. I did not want to risk the motor, so I shut it off, and I am going to try and find a new sensor tomorrow for it.
I did try and drive my car around my neighberhood block and it stumbled and **** all the time....my fuel injector duty cycled was up to 34% at 2600rpm....so I think I am pumping way too much fuel and causing it to stumble when I press the gas much above 2000rpm. Or could it be that sensor being broke, putting my car in some sort of limp mode?
Thanks,
Scott
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Re: Fuel lines not retaining pressure for some reason...?
Originally posted by wonder1and
I now have the keiths rails setup on my car w/ 1600's connected via braided lines and fittings to a threaded primary rail... my FPR's gauge will drop pressure fast after turing the car off... anyone have any ideas what could cause this? I was told it could be a possible bad seal on my fuel pump... also I don't smell any fuel in the engine bay...
Any ideas? Thanks,
Ryker
I now have the keiths rails setup on my car w/ 1600's connected via braided lines and fittings to a threaded primary rail... my FPR's gauge will drop pressure fast after turing the car off... anyone have any ideas what could cause this? I was told it could be a possible bad seal on my fuel pump... also I don't smell any fuel in the engine bay...
Any ideas? Thanks,
Ryker
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