Custom Fuel system

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

Tank---—8an—---Sump—---8an---—Ball Valve——8an------Baldwin FB1311 base with Baldwin BF1212 water separator——8an------Baldwin FB1311 base with CAT 1R-0749 (BIG dfuel filter)—8an--—A1000 marine——8an———Engine bay——8an——FP Regulator——8an—--Y--KW-Y62=====6an=======Front of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°

Back of heads===6an====Y=KW-Y62——Regulator—Do I need a return to tank line???

I will use fittings instead of banjo bolts and use stainless braided line in the engine bay and rubber line under the truck.

Does this sound like a bullet proof fuel system? I think it will be much cheeper then purchasing a regulated return kit.

onebadcoastie · Dec 7, 2013

The return from the regulator needs to go to the tank. Where else is it gonna go if you're doing it that way? if you're keeping the HFCM, it needs to go through that.

farm boy · Dec 7, 2013

I would think you would want to place the pump in between the filters.
At least thats the way I have mine set-up. That way the pump isnt trying to suck through a 2 micron filter.

->Water Seperator -> Pump -> Filter

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

Thanks for the help, I am not keeping the HFCM i am completely replacing the factory fuel system. Im trying to understand how to plumb the regulator.. Is this right now?

Sump—---10an---—Ball Valve——10an------Baldwin FB1311 base with 175-2949 water separator——10an---A1000 marine Fuel pump--10an--Baldwin FB1311 base with 1R-0750 Filter—10an to 8an----8an---Engine bay——8an———Jegs Y=====6an=======Front of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°

Back of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°==6an===Regulator——Tank

HOOV3R · Dec 7, 2013

You will want to run larger than a -8 on the suction side. -12 is recommended. My filter bases have -10ORB inlets and outlets. I would run the smaller 1R-0750 filter and the 175-2949 seperator. I believe the A1000 has -10 inlet and outlet also.

HobbyStock62 · Dec 7, 2013

I'm going sump, -10, water separator, pump, filter, -8, y split to -6, -6 to front of heads, -6 out the back to regulator, -6 back to the factory sender.

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

HobbyStock62 said:
I'm going sump, -10, water separator, pump, filter, -8, y split to -6, -6 to front of heads, -6 out the back to regulator, -6 back to the factory sender.

So help me understand why your keeping the factory sender?

The rest of yours is the same as mine above....I updated it.

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

HOOV3R said:
You will want to run larger than a -8 on the suction side. -12 is recommended. My filter bases have -10ORB inlets and outlets. I would run the smaller 1R-0750 filter and the 175-2949 seperator. I believe the A1000 has -10 inlet and outlet also.

I edited mine so i think its right now..

ford rules · Dec 7, 2013

Gotta hook it up to something to get it into the tank...

ford rules · Dec 7, 2013

mcdaniel1991 said:
I edited mine so i think its right now..What filter bases are you using i noticed the baldwin ones are 7/8s i want 10AN

That is -10orb

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

ford rules said:
That is -10orb

Thanks..so i would just use the hfcm to get the fuel into the tank instead of adding a fitting to the top of the tank?

HOOV3R · Dec 7, 2013

mcdaniel1991 said:
I edited mine so i think its right now..What filter bases are you using i noticed the baldwin ones are 7/8s i want 10AN

Same ones. It is 7/8 UNF or -10ORB, either can be used.

09stroker · Dec 7, 2013

ford rules said:
Gotta hook it up to something to get it into the tank...

Or you could drill the lid and put a bulkhead fitting

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

09stroker said:
Or you could drill the lid and put a bulkhead fitting

I think i will do this.

So just to make sure this looks good to y'all?
Sump—---10an---—Ball Valve——10an------Baldwin FB1311 base with 175-2949 water separator——10an---A1000 marine Fuel pump--10an--Baldwin FB1311 base with 1R-0750 Filter—10an to 8an reducer----8an---Engine bay ----Y=====6an=====
=Front of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°

Back of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°==6an===Regulator——Tank Bulkhead fitting

ford rules · Dec 7, 2013

09stroker said:
Or you could drill the lid and put a bulkhead fitting

Another option yes or buy a quickdisconnect fitting and clip it right on the factory return.

ford rules · Dec 7, 2013

mcdaniel1991 said:
I think i will do this.

So just to make sure this looks good to y'all?
Sump—---10an---—Ball Valve——10an------Baldwin FB1311 base with 175-2949 water separator——10an---A1000 marine Fuel pump--10an--Baldwin FB1311 base with 1R-0750 Filter—10an to 8an reducer----8an---Engine bay ----Y=====6an=====
=Front of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°

Back of heads with 6AN to 12x1.5mm 90°==6an===Regulator——Tank Bulkhead fitting

That'll work!!

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

ford rules said:
That'll work!!

Awesome....now am i going over board? I'm only planing on running at the biggest 175/75 injectors?

09stroker · Dec 7, 2013

ford rules said:
Another option yes or buy a quickdisconnect fitting and clip it right on the factory return.

Well of course, but it's not the only way. I hate those quick connects.

mcdaniel1991 · Dec 7, 2013

Will a 70psi regulator be enough?

ford rules · Dec 7, 2013

Yes, i run mine 55-60 psi.
Its a debate on if that setup is overkill or not some say the stock setup will keep up with those injectors some say they wont.
Im running the same exact setup youve listed besides i run a fuelab 41402 pump and i still have stock injectors so i think you can tell which side of the argument i fall on.