Anyone use the see-thru fuel filters on their carbed trucks? I just wondered how they work before I get one. Thanks. Don

 

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yep!..they work well, had one on our 78 Bronco and now one on the deere lawn tractor...never leaked.
here is one from Summit Racing on-line catalog:
"Part# RUS-645390
Material Pyrex Glass and Aluminum
Finish Chrome Plated
This Russell Clear Flow fuel filter has a glass body, to allow easy viewing of the fuel and filter element. It has chrome ends with 1/4 in. female NPT threads and flared hose adapters to fit 1/4, 5/16, or 3/8 in. fuel lines. The nylon mesh filter element is replaceable."
http://store.summitracing.com

 

Thanks, AIM. That's the type I want, and my Bronc is also a 78. How did you mount yours? I'm not sure that I have enough clearance if I come straight out of the carb with it. The thermostat housing is in the way. Thanks.

 

right after the fuel pump..it was close to the belt though..so we taped the line to the support on the p/s pump

 

If you get one of these filters make DA*M sure it is glass and not acrylic/plastic. Seriously I could tell the story of using the Russel product and having it distort from heat untill it started spraying fuel all over the engine bay. It's kind of a funny story in restrospect but almost burned down the truck and my old lady.

1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything