Fuel filter
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Fuel filter
I have a 64 f100, 292 and was wondering where to put an inline fuel filter. The fuel pump doesn't have the glass bowl, it has a aluminum(i think) Is there a filter in that? If so is it changeable?
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If you have a part that hangs down on the bottom of the fuel pump, it's a filter cannister. UNless it's been off regularly, I'd be very careful removing it. The can be damaged easily! There's a filter inside of the cannister. It unscrews off. I believe you can get a small strap wrench similar to a oil filter wrench and put it up by the top and try to unthread it.Don't put it on the bottom or you'll crush it!! I would make sure you can get a new cartridge and gasket before you attempt this. If you have a spare pump around, that would be wise also if you depend on the truck every day.
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Thanks for the reply. It sounds like the in-line fuel filter should go before the fuel pump. Don't have a spare one lying around. It sounds like I need to see if I can get the parts to replace the filter or get another fuel pump for when the filter plugs up.
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You really don't need both filters, but if you want to, put the inline filter rioght before the carb, like ol yeller says.
The canister filters are huge and can digest a lot more crap than the inline filter. And they are easy to change, once they are broke loose, as Barry alludes to.
The canister filters are huge and can digest a lot more crap than the inline filter. And they are easy to change, once they are broke loose, as Barry alludes to.
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Barry mentioned something about (if you can get the parts)..Can a person get them at the parts house or do you have to go on-line? What is the cost to replace the canister filter to the inline filter?
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The fuel pumps are often quite inexpenive and usually available a parts places. They may not have one in stock but ought to be able to order one. I don't know all that much about Y-blocks, but if you go down to the y-block forum here, I bet they can fill your ear.
You do NOT want to ditch the old canister filter. Your fuel tank likely has some rust in it. Keep the canister filter, and replace the filter every 10k or so. Personally, I am annoyed that it is so difficult to replace fuel filters in modern vehicles. Once you have unstuck the aluminum cap on the fuel pump, you will be able to replace yours quicker than replacing the oil filter. Barry was just warning you in advance of a possible problem -- you may find it comes off with just a good twist by hand. You should never tighten these back on with anything more than your own power (ie no wrench).
You do NOT want to ditch the old canister filter. Your fuel tank likely has some rust in it. Keep the canister filter, and replace the filter every 10k or so. Personally, I am annoyed that it is so difficult to replace fuel filters in modern vehicles. Once you have unstuck the aluminum cap on the fuel pump, you will be able to replace yours quicker than replacing the oil filter. Barry was just warning you in advance of a possible problem -- you may find it comes off with just a good twist by hand. You should never tighten these back on with anything more than your own power (ie no wrench).
