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Possible to fit 3/8" return line?

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Possible to fit 3/8" return line?

I'm going to be replacing my fuel lines and installing an electric fuel pump and bypass regulator in near future. I know these things like having a big return line. Is it possible to order 2 prebent feed lines and use one for a return using OE brackets?
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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The OE clamps are sized for stacked 3/8" & 5/16" tubes.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Re: Possible to fit 3/8" return line?

Yes, that would be possible, but the line on the sender itself is 5/16" as well. You would have to modify the sender.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Re: Possible to fit 3/8" return line?

If you were reading my posts about having problems with the mallory 4309 and the stock return lines, don't worry - I found my issue and it had nothing to do with the 5/16 return line size - I'm running fine now and have no problems getting the 4309 to adjust down as low as 3psi from my TBI pump.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Re: Possible to fit 3/8" return line?

Hey Camaronewbie what pump are you running? If I'm going to drop the tank I wanna do it right and drop in a Walbro 255 so I won't run out of fuel with future upgrades, but I wanna make sure it won't over power the 5/16" return.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Re: Possible to fit 3/8" return line?

I have no idea on the Walbro - I'm running stock TBI pump.
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