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07-28-2013, 07:09 PM | #1 |
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Installing a new fuel filter
OK. So I want an extra fuel filter upstream of the fuel pump. Would it be OK to loop rubber fuel line hose where the metal fuel line hose ends, insert the filter canister there, tie it off to one of the heater core hoses, then attach it to the fuel pump? What say you guys?
Right now, the fuel filter is located inside the carb and I want one upstream of the pump. Now that I have everything unhooked so I can blow out the metal fuel line and replace all the rubber hose, it seems like a great time to put in an extra filter. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 07-28-2013 at 07:20 PM. Reason: accidentally hit return |
07-28-2013, 07:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
I installed a fuel filter at the rubber hose under the cab near the fuel tank and has been working great for many years
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07-29-2013, 01:09 AM | #3 |
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
That's where mine has been for over 36 years -- no problems.
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07-29-2013, 06:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
I always put one in the rubber hose that goes into the fuel pump. Never had a problem doing it this way.
I use either the metal can type or the plastic Fram type. NEVER use those crappy glass ones. That's a sure way to burn your truck to the ground!
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07-29-2013, 07:40 AM | #5 |
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
don't tie it to a heater hose unless you want to boil the fuel out of the line
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
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07-29-2013, 12:26 PM | #7 |
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
No glass ones? Check! Won't do that.
I thought about putting one under the cab, between the two lengths of metal fuel line that are there but that seems hard to get to for checking.... I only have about 6 inches of rubber hose that goes into the fuel pump....and that's hard to reach for me (behinding over the engine bay).... Could I put in a longer length of rubber hose going into the fuel pump and say, tie it to the heater hose by a length of rope? I'll take your advice and not tie it directly to the heater hose! Thanks. |
07-28-2013, 07:47 PM | #8 |
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Re: Installing a new fuel filter
a length of rubber fuel line longer than a couple of inches is a great way to burn your truck to the ground
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