redneck fuel system - Page 2 - Competition Diesel.Com

Jff24Gordn · 09-27-2007, 07:29 AM

Ive ran it down to about 7 gallons in the tank and it still ran fine.

Holeshot · 12-06-2007, 10:27 AM

I'm with Skippy - my Redneck fuel system also has been very much troublefree despite what the non-believers said would happen.

Beers,

Matt

Highfinance97 · 05-16-2008, 09:49 AM

I thought maybe id show mine off.
Everything was made on the lathe(Except the obvious

)

Rods · 05-16-2008, 01:18 PM

A Sump style is still the best way to feed those pumps

My redneck system cost around 200$ and can support more than enough for me its been going for 3 years

asauer · 05-17-2008, 11:42 PM

I don't mean to also pick at your setup- but you might want to check into the effects of the 'pineapple can' and its coating...being submersed in diesel fuel could cause some bad reactions. I know you're not supposed to put diesel in galvanized fuel cans because it will disolve the zinc...not sure if that pineapple can is galvanized or not.

DTanklage · 04-24-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTA-Cummins

I wonder where he got the sprayer pump fuel system idea from.

http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...9&d=1190813725

leave it to kta to try to brag about being the first person to think of running a plastic fuel pump

rofl

hi kta

biggy238 · 04-25-2009, 02:02 PM

Whay is your high-micron filter on the outlet side of the pump (as opposed to inlet side), and where did you get those nifty unions you have between it and the pump?

biggy238 · 04-25-2009, 02:59 PM

I might have to revoke that now that I found the 10 micron filters. That makes more sense. I was going to run a 100 micron ahead of the pump to keep the trash out.

Highfinance97 · 04-25-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggy238

Whay is your high-micron filter on the outlet side of the pump (as opposed to inlet side), and where did you get those nifty unions you have between it and the pump?

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggy238

I might have to revoke that now that I found the 10 micron filters. That makes more sense. I was going to run a 100 micron ahead of the pump to keep the trash out.

You answered your own question then?

I used the factory filter that is on the bottom of the sender

As for the unions.....made on the lathe

biggy238 · 04-26-2009, 12:21 AM

No picture of how you interfaced the rock screen? Although i'm not sure how it works, i'm guessing the float just above the screen traps the fuel in the sending canister when the fuel sloshes.

I'm going monday to pic up a new (used)sending unit. I used a 1/2" NPT to 1/2 tubing compression fitting RTV'd into the rock screen at the bottom of the sender. I'm running DOT airline (picked that trick up from freightliner) up to the outlet and then into a 90* compression fitting with an NPT female thread, then to a JIC adapter. Cheap as hell but I run it LOW on fuel all about twice a month with no problem.

It's plumbed up to the factory LP right now but that pump is being replaced by my aeromotive setup SOON.

I'm mounting my pump in tank I think...

Highfinance97 · 04-26-2009, 07:38 AM

Extended

Compressed

Filter

DTanklage · 04-26-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggy238

Whay is your high-micron filter on the outlet side of the pump?

i was wondering about that too

and how well it will work with the reg that far away from the motor

that is under the bed, correct?

it is best put the tank above the pump (with a sump on the bottom of it so its pushing) and the reg as close to the motor as possible

DTanklage · 04-27-2009, 01:35 PM

anyone know if running a seperate return line for the injectors is req?

doesnt the factory do it that way?

with a air dog etc they tie the inj return in with the fuel returning from the ip

is that the way to go or is it better to return it seperatly?

thanks, don

joefarmer · 04-27-2009, 05:39 PM

Just make sure the return is after the regulator after the ppump.

DTanklage · 04-27-2009, 08:09 PM

well yea, i would not try to run it into 5-50 psi of fuel pressure before the reg

but it makes no diff if i run it into the back side of the reg or back to tank independently?

joefarmer · 04-28-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTanklage

well yea, i would not try to run it into 5-50 psi of fuel pressure before the reg

but it makes no diff if i run it into the back side of the reg or back to tank independently?

Nope. It makes it simpler if you run one line back.

biggy238 · 04-28-2009, 01:20 PM

The factory line comes into the top of the filter housing at the inlet side, directly off the lift pump.....

We're talking something that can vent at 17,000psi, what affect is it going to have if it encounters 50psi?

DTanklage · 04-28-2009, 01:22 PM

was thinking about added load on the ip

that is all...

biggy238 · 04-28-2009, 01:25 PM

hey, no, i'm asking.... i've been wondering this.. I'm planning to mount my EFI reg to the manifodl where the old fuel filter base was and plumb the return line into it where the 1/8 pressure port is. It would see full fuel pressure that way. I don't know what affect it would have.

DTanklage · 04-28-2009, 01:29 PM

actually, maybe the factory wants a small restriction (pressure) there?

just enough to keep fuel in the line?

prolly dont matter

12-06-2007, 10:27 AM	#22
Holeshot Name: Holeshot Title: Diesel Sherpa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Member`s Gallery Posts: 74	I'm with Skippy - my Redneck fuel system also has been very much troublefree despite what the non-believers said would happen. Beers, Matt __________________ '94 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Project drivetrain: Cummins ISB 170 (3.9L HPCR), Allison LCT-1000, etc. Daily driver: '99 Benz E300 turbodiesel. The ONLY vehicle to burnout in the Lee's Inn parking lot at Thunder in Muncie 2009.

05-16-2008, 09:49 AM	#23
Highfinance97 Name: Highfinance97 Title: Garofalo Enterprises Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake Ariel, PA. Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,135	I thought maybe id show mine off. Everything was made on the lathe(Except the obvious) __________________ Michael Garofalo Garofalo Enterprises

04-25-2009, 02:02 PM	#27
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,868	High finance Whay is your high-micron filter on the outlet side of the pump (as opposed to inlet side), and where did you get those nifty unions you have between it and the pump? __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

04-25-2009, 02:59 PM	#28
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,868	I might have to revoke that now that I found the 10 micron filters. That makes more sense. I was going to run a 100 micron ahead of the pump to keep the trash out. __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

04-26-2009, 12:21 AM	#30
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,868	No picture of how you interfaced the rock screen? Although i'm not sure how it works, i'm guessing the float just above the screen traps the fuel in the sending canister when the fuel sloshes. I'm going monday to pic up a new (used)sending unit. I used a 1/2" NPT to 1/2 tubing compression fitting RTV'd into the rock screen at the bottom of the sender. I'm running DOT airline (picked that trick up from freightliner) up to the outlet and then into a 90* compression fitting with an NPT female thread, then to a JIC adapter. Cheap as hell but I run it LOW on fuel all about twice a month with no problem. It's plumbed up to the factory LP right now but that pump is being replaced by my aeromotive setup SOON. I'm mounting my pump in tank I think... __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

05-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#24
Rods Name: Rods Title: Turbo Crasher Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scottsville Ky Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,972	A Sump style is still the best way to feed those pumps My redneck system cost around 200$ and can support more than enough for me its been going for 3 years

05-17-2008, 11:42 PM	#25
asauer Name: asauer Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 116	I don't mean to also pick at your setup- but you might want to check into the effects of the 'pineapple can' and its coating...being submersed in diesel fuel could cause some bad reactions. I know you're not supposed to put diesel in galvanized fuel cans because it will disolve the zinc...not sure if that pineapple can is galvanized or not.

04-26-2009, 07:38 AM	#31
Highfinance97 Name: Highfinance97 Title: Garofalo Enterprises Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake Ariel, PA. Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,135	Extended Compressed Filter __________________ Michael Garofalo Garofalo Enterprises

04-27-2009, 01:35 PM	#33
DTanklage Name: DTanklage Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,315	anyone know if running a seperate return line for the injectors is req? doesnt the factory do it that way? with a air dog etc they tie the inj return in with the fuel returning from the ip is that the way to go or is it better to return it seperatly? thanks, don

04-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#34
joefarmer Name: joefarmer Title: MR. Supreme Overlord Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,137	Just make sure the return is after the regulator after the ppump. __________________ brandon'); DROP TABLE Users;-- 1948 Dodge 1.5t 12v RH swap \| 99 F250 12v RE test rkt \| 11 X5 'no soup' \| 08 F250 CR RE swap \| 05 2500 CR 68 standalone firepunk.com

04-27-2009, 08:09 PM	#35
DTanklage Name: DTanklage Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,315	well yea, i would not try to run it into 5-50 psi of fuel pressure before the reg but it makes no diff if i run it into the back side of the reg or back to tank independently?

04-28-2009, 01:20 PM	#37
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,868	The factory line comes into the top of the filter housing at the inlet side, directly off the lift pump..... We're talking something that can vent at 17,000psi, what affect is it going to have if it encounters 50psi? __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

04-28-2009, 01:22 PM	#38
DTanklage Name: DTanklage Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,315	was thinking about added load on the ip that is all...

04-28-2009, 01:25 PM	#39
biggy238 Name: biggy238 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just North of Wrong Member`s Gallery Posts: 10,868	hey, no, i'm asking.... i've been wondering this.. I'm planning to mount my EFI reg to the manifodl where the old fuel filter base was and plumb the return line into it where the 1/8 pressure port is. It would see full fuel pressure that way. I don't know what affect it would have. __________________ Check out @bdmaximusworx 05.5 Campanella White TDi Jetta 5spd 45.5MPG -Little Sexy '10 Silver F250 CCLB 4X4 6.4L cummins Swapped Insta @trash.panda250

04-28-2009, 01:29 PM	#40
DTanklage Name: DTanklage Title: Banned Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,315	actually, maybe the factory wants a small restriction (pressure) there? just enough to keep fuel in the line? prolly dont matter