Snap fuel rail
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October 17, 2001
The fuel rail assembly comprises a fuel conduit (38), at least one support (42) connected to the conduit (38), an engine component body (46), and a resilient connector (50) attaching the support (42) to the engine component body (46). The resilient connector (50) can be a resilient insert while the engine component body (46) is preferably an air intake manifold. The support may also be a bracket. The fuel rail assembly further includes at least one fuel injector (54) connected to the fuel conduit (38). The resilient connector, manifold, and fuel conduit are all preferably plastic.
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