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Old 01-17-2014, 01:07 PM   #22
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Re: Truck runs ad then shuts off

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Originally Posted by Mgicm View Post
stupid thought but why do they usually put fuel filters somewhere around the engine? Wouldnt it be better to have it somewhere under the truck not near anything hot? Is it possible to put it just off the tank? I guess it could drip on exhaust which would be the same idea but is it done in engine bay just for convenience?

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Because fuel lines rust internally and fuel pumps disintegrate internally...
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