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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 06:41 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the return line you're talking about goes back into the injector pump right? The hose is about 8" long right? How would I go about running a line to a container? Do I run one hose from the injector pump into a container and a hose from the metal line into the same container? For the time being, I will replace the 8" hose I'm talking about with clear silicone hose. Also, the original line was brittle/old and tore pretty easy, if it had a pinhole that was sucking air, could that explain my problem?

I also read something about looking for air bubbles in the return line with a clear hose, so I will check for that when I have another set of hands to help keep the truck running.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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You might be onto something. I tried blowing through the old hose and very little air came out the other end. Lets hope this solves the issue.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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Well, air bubbles came through the return line when cranking and when I finished cranking, they recessed into the return lines. Can upload a video of them recessing and link it if you would like.

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more information: I let the truck sit for a few minutes after cranking and idling. Checked the clear line and there is barely any fuel in the line (about 70% air). Is this a clear indication of a leak in an fuel line?
 

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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:43 AM
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You need to get the truck running and observe the line for air bubbles-if they are seen while running you have an air leak between the LP and the fuel level in the tank.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:47 AM
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I'll work on getting all the lines clear of air so I can get a better reading on the return line. I figured while I was checking the return system, id replace all the return lines from injector to injector as well as on all three ends of the metal pipe. This way I can observe as much as possible.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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Really only need to see the line that exits the frt of the IP.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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Extra insurance I guess. The old lines were stiff and slightly brittle so I figured why not, couldn't hurt at all.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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It won't do any harm at all,just expect to see bubbles exit from the injectors-that's normal.

The rear injectors have plugs on the un-used lines so if you want you could join the 2 rear injectors together with a long line instead of the plugs.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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So I can ignore bubbles heading to the IP currently with some air in the lines, but if I see air leave the IP, that's my issue most likely right? Or am I getting something mixed up?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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you have the jist of it.
 
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