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Oh, this thing was made in 1975. The motor is a mopar 440.

Not all EFI systems use a return line. Some use a PWM controlled pump, rather than a pressure relief valve, to keep the fuel rail pressure constant and so forego the return line.

You're forgetting the part where the fuel pump is a vane pump and will pump in reverse just very poorly (assuming directional rotor, which most have).