oops..fuel pressure question

[87-t-top-gt]

So to save a long story...I'm pulling an engine out of my 87 GT. Its down to a longblock with fuel rails, accessories are all out. I just remembered this morning that I FORGOT to relieve the fuel pressure. This is not my first fuel injection parts replacement( had to replace entire fuel system in both my 88 and 91 s10 lowriders), I just had a lapse of reason. Obviously putting battery back in, turning key, and etc. isnt an option(or is it?)

My question is, short of reassembling the entire engine, is the a plan B for relieving my fuel pressure? I was thinking SLOWLY/CAREFULLY remove fuel filter since I've got to do it anyway. Any advice? And please, I already feel like a moron so be nice!

 

[jsw81]

Just pull the hard fuel line going into the rails. That's all I did...

 

[Cobra912]

x 2

Just keep your eyeballs away from it, no open heat source and have some shop towels to clean up the fuel

 

[87-t-top-gt]

Awesome, thanks guys. I'll mess with it tomorrow.

 

[Boydster]

So ya still have the stock fuel rails installed? Just behind the alternator, there's a pressure valve in the fuel rail, just like a tire valve. Just wrap a rag around a screwdriver and depress it. All you'll get is a little spray of fuel for a second, no big deal.

 

[Blown88GT]

If it's been more than a day, there will be no pressure but there will be a very small amount of fuel. I've had a remote gauge on mine for 2 days, pressure is 0 psi.

 

[87-t-top-gt]

Went for it last night and got slight leakage, cleaned it up then was done. Thanks again guys for the input