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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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'79 Fuel Sending Unit

What is the purpose of the screen at the bottom of a fuel sending unit? Mine's corroded badly so I've removed it.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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It's so you don't pick up large items like rust etc that will block your fuel lines, pump, carb, etc. You should replace it not just take it off.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Well, I still will have external line filters to protect the carb and fuel pump. lt'll keep large trash from blocking the fuel line on the way, I guess. What remained of the original looked as fine a screen as I have in my regular cartridge type, though it could have been more course.

Based on your answer and since the original design called for it, I'll put something there. Could I use a regular fuel filter? Or maybe modify a clear plastic inline filter by cutting a hole and replace the paper media with stainless scrub pad or something?

Didn't like the idea using a regular fuel filter in the tank cause if it clogged it'd be hard to replace easily though I don't know if they filter to a greater micron degree or not.
 

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