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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Fuel line size?

im looking at using a universal fuel filter on my 1981 F150, 300 straight six, can anyone tell me off hand, is the line 5/16" or 3/8"?
 
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The nylon line hard line? I believe that's 3/8".

EDIT: Actually the rubber between the pump and the metal line is 3/8" too.
 
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ok, i was trying to figure out what one i needed... no matter what i would have guessed, it would have been wrong...
 
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ok, i was trying to figure out what one i needed... no matter what i would have guessed, it would have been wrong...
Gary Lewis and someone else advised me to get the clear one that you can see the element in it. Apparently the metal can dont catch crap.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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I got this...

Universal 3 8" in Out Chrome Glass Fuel Filter Hot Rod Rat Rod V 8 V 6 | eBay

Back in the old days of me driving a big block Thunderbird, I had one of these (it was sold as a Purolator) and it worked great. the best part is that you can pull em apart and replace the elements in them, plus a shiny chrome and glass filter looks nicer than a metal can or a plastic filter....

it kept my Tbird alive for the 200K miles i personally drove it, so i figured it's good enough for my straight six daily driver...
 
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I got this...

Universal 3 8" in Out Chrome Glass Fuel Filter Hot Rod Rat Rod V 8 V 6 | eBay

Back in the old days of me driving a big block Thunderbird, I had one of these (it was sold as a Purolator) and it worked great. the best part is that you can pull em apart and replace the elements in them, plus a shiny chrome and glass filter looks nicer than a metal can or a plastic filter....

it kept my Tbird alive for the 200K miles i personally drove it, so i figured it's good enough for my straight six daily driver...
That looks nice! Makes me wanna order one and put it somewhere in my truck, just not sure where...
 
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That looks nice! Makes me wanna order one and put it somewhere in my truck, just not sure where...
within 4 inches of the carb
 
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