Full 3l none start

[squeek]

Fuel rail question? Would this older design of fuel rail work on the 98 with a full 3l?

 

[CSVT_0611]

Just a guess here but, probably not. Not worth the effort, just use a Contour return rail.

 

[squeek]

On a full 3l you can't use the contour fuel rail.

 

[CSVT_0611]

Oh, DUH! Silly me, BRAIN FART!
Well, I think you have your answer. LOL :laugh:
Well, when you flip the rail, you may have a slight clearance issue with the regulator. Then you will have to get creative with the vacuum routing, but that's the least of your worries. The fuel lines will now be pointing forward. You will have to bend them at least straight or back. I don't know if that will work.
OR, you can take a 3L returnless rail and braize on a return tube. There was a thread about that on here somewhere, and I think it was even sold, IIRC?
I see where you are going, you don't wanna get the NPG adapter block.

 

[squeek]

Oh I have nothing against the npg adapter. Those guys have done amazing work. I've done my own setup which there hasn't been any issues so far. Knock on wood. I'm just looking and thinking. The fuel rail on the 3l originally goes the other way and lines up with no issues.

 

[CSVT_0611]

I found the thread: http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?79629-Some-pics-of-my-recent-rebuild-95-Sevt/page3&highlight=fuel+rail
Post #22

 

[squeek]

Read that one already. Bud I've been haunting around here for a long time. I'm always looking for alternatives.

 

[CSVT_0611]

What the heck do I know then, lol. :shrug:

 

[squeek]

Opinions and ideas are always welcome. Best way to learn and grow more knowledge.

 

[Beans]

No you cannot, that is still a split port engine. Just have your 3L rail modded, cut rail + braized and make a return rail.

http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showt...ue-Return-Rail-6an-In-Out&p=986508#post986508

 

[squeek]

I cut the 2.5 fuel rail and made an adapter to just plug into the 3l fuel rail

 

[CSVT#49]

I cut the 2.5 fuel rail and made an adapter to just plug into the 3l fuel rail

OK, you have peaked my interest. Any pics?

 

[squeek]

I cut the block flush at the end of the fpd, tapped it and installed a barbed fitting. Used a barbed brass T. I have a pic of it in my car not the best angle. I'll get another in the next couple of days.

 

[Beans]

I wouldn't trust that.

 

[squeek]

Referenced this

http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/13450-fuel-rail-fpr-connector/#entry89592

And not intended to be long term. If npg would ever respond.

 

[Beans]

I wouldn't trust that either lol

 

[squeek]

You wouldn't trust the npg adapter?

 

[AGrayson84]

Glad it was a simple fix for the battery light! Get the car back on the road yet?

 

[Beans]

Nope.

 

[squeek]

I've been driving her she runs good.