Hmmm. Seems that if more fuel comes back it would pressurize the feed line and 
balance with fuel in the tank. ?

Rich

> On Feb 10, 2014, at 21:57, Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> wrote:
> 
> > Has anyone tried teeing the fuel return line into the fuel feed line before 
> > the filter?
>  
> IIRC that is not a good idea.  Many diesel engines return more fuel than they 
> use.  Some of the extra fuel is used for cooling the injectors.
>  
> I have a vague memory of a story regarding having two fuel tanks and one fuel 
> return line.  The result was one empty tank and one over filled.
>  
> Martin
> Calypso
> 1971 C&C 43
> Seattle
> 
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>  
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich 
> Knowles
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 5:52 PM
> To: Peter Fell; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank
>  
> Has anyone tried teeing the fuel return line into the fuel feed line before 
> the filter?  Just wondering??
> 
> Rich
> 
> On Feb 10, 2014, at 20:03, "Peter Fell" <prf...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> There is a kit you buy that provides the return line fitting on the flange of 
> the fuel sending unit .... I think they only sell it with the sending unit 
> included: 
> http://ca.binnacle.com/p6463/MOELLER-%2335724-10-DIESEL-RETURN-KIT/product_info.html
>  
> If you can’t get the flange and return fitting separately, I’d just put the 
> other sending unit up for sale on craigslist. Someone out there needs a new 
> sending unit.
>  
> Check out the Moeller site for more info.
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