Fuel filter BEFORE the pump?
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Fuel filter BEFORE the pump?
Suspecting I have a bunch of crap floating around in my gas tank and wanting to save my fuel system any horror, should I put a 2nd fuel filter just before the fuel pump?
If so, which kind for a performance engine?
If so, which kind for a performance engine?
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Fuel filter BEFORE the pump?
Having the same fear, I installed one ahead of my fuel pump.
I would suggest the biggest one that will fit. I got a large
clear plastic one from the ever-shrinking selection at Wal-mart,
and spliced it in-line. I like the idea of clear plastic (as opposed to a metal canister-type) as I can actually see the condition of the filter.
You're on the right track, as filters are cheaper to maintain than are carburetors !
Good Luck !
I would suggest the biggest one that will fit. I got a large
clear plastic one from the ever-shrinking selection at Wal-mart,
and spliced it in-line. I like the idea of clear plastic (as opposed to a metal canister-type) as I can actually see the condition of the filter.
You're on the right track, as filters are cheaper to maintain than are carburetors !
Good Luck !
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Fuel filter BEFORE the pump?
I put in a clearview inline filter before the fuel pump on my '79. It combined with the thread-in-carb filter has not given me any problems what so ever. The first filter is wise since it will help protect the fuel pump too.
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Fuel filter BEFORE the pump?
Just use the biggest one you can find in order to cut down on the pump inlet restriction.
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