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65chevysub · 01-20-2018, 04:31 PM

I found this in a bucket of parts from a friend and was wondering if anyone else has used them and how you liked or disliked them? I'm currently using the clear plastic one but want something a little smaller and glass.
I will be putting in a 350 in a month so rounding up parts now.
Thanks for your input.

duallydude63 · 01-20-2018, 04:35 PM

ive used them in the pass i like them ez to clean & u can c whats in your gas tank !!!

**slepysal** · 01-21-2018, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by duallydude63

ive used them in the pass i like them ez to clean & u can c whats in your gas tank !!!

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raidmagic · 01-20-2018, 11:08 PM

I have one on my truck right now. I kinda like it. You can take it apart and service it and you can see what's going on really easy. When I got my truck the fuel system was a mess. I've since done a new tank and all new lines so I don't have as much a need for it as I did.

**Palf70Step** · 01-21-2018, 08:59 AM

I have seen too many crack or break. Gas on hot engine, not good. It is nice to have a see thru filter, but I use all metal filters. Just overly paranoid I guess.

65chevysub · 01-21-2018, 09:30 AM

Thanks everyone. I will use it as I like what everyone said about easy to service and see whats in our overpriced gas. I understand as well about the cracking/breaking but I think as long as I don't overtighten the ends, it should be good. I will get some replacement filters, and put it with my stash of parts.

61K10 · 01-21-2018, 02:31 PM

I had one on my Nomad years ago and it came apart while driving. Not good. It seams the threads wore where it screws together letting it come apart. Might have been just a bad one. Won't use one again.

geezer#99 · 01-21-2018, 03:06 PM

I had one crack open. I smelled gas, pulled over to see gas boiling on my intake.
It’s not the overtightening that causes it to come apart.
It’s vibration that does it.

**jayoldschool** · 01-21-2018, 04:03 PM

Glass? Never. The big plastic replaceable FRAM style goes on mine. I've used these for 25 years without an issue. You can immediately see if the fuel pump is working and if there is dirt in the line.

Desert_Eagle02 · 01-21-2018, 04:26 PM

The glass ones are a no go for me as well. I've heard to many bad stories about them to risk it. I've ran the plastic style ones before with no problems. But have since switched to the metal ones.

**Palf70Step** · 01-21-2018, 05:07 PM

I use the plastic ones for initial engine break in or if I think I have a flow/dirt issue. Otherwise I use the metal ones.

expedition · 01-21-2018, 05:17 PM

I agree glass one are dangerous ,the fram metal one are a lot safer ,just pop a new one every so often .

65chevysub · 01-21-2018, 06:59 PM

Ok. You all have convinced me: no glass. I will stay with the plastic and/or metal.

botoepfer · 01-23-2018, 04:00 PM

I installed this when I replaced my kinked fuel line its a Sniper

01-20-2018, 04:31 PM	#1
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,380	Inline fuel filter I found this in a bucket of parts from a friend and was wondering if anyone else has used them and how you liked or disliked them? I'm currently using the clear plastic one but want something a little smaller and glass. I will be putting in a 350 in a month so rounding up parts now. Thanks for your input. Attached Images

01-20-2018, 04:35 PM	#2
duallydude63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west valley city Ut Posts: 120	Re: Inline fuel filter ive used them in the pass i like them ez to clean & u can c whats in your gas tank !!!

01-20-2018, 11:08 PM	#4
raidmagic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 426	Re: Inline fuel filter I have one on my truck right now. I kinda like it. You can take it apart and service it and you can see what's going on really easy. When I got my truck the fuel system was a mess. I've since done a new tank and all new lines so I don't have as much a need for it as I did.

01-21-2018, 08:59 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Inline fuel filter I have seen too many crack or break. Gas on hot engine, not good. It is nice to have a see thru filter, but I use all metal filters. Just overly paranoid I guess. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-21-2018, 09:30 AM	#6
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,380	Re: Inline fuel filter Thanks everyone. I will use it as I like what everyone said about easy to service and see whats in our overpriced gas. I understand as well about the cracking/breaking but I think as long as I don't overtighten the ends, it should be good. I will get some replacement filters, and put it with my stash of parts.

01-21-2018, 02:31 PM	#7
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Inline fuel filter I had one on my Nomad years ago and it came apart while driving. Not good. It seams the threads wore where it screws together letting it come apart. Might have been just a bad one. Won't use one again. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

01-21-2018, 03:06 PM	#8
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,721	Re: Inline fuel filter I had one crack open. I smelled gas, pulled over to see gas boiling on my intake. It’s not the overtightening that causes it to come apart. It’s vibration that does it.

01-21-2018, 04:03 PM	#9
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,170	Re: Inline fuel filter Glass? Never. The big plastic replaceable FRAM style goes on mine. I've used these for 25 years without an issue. You can immediately see if the fuel pump is working and if there is dirt in the line.

01-21-2018, 04:26 PM	#10
Desert_Eagle02 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: TX <--> MI Posts: 279	Re: Inline fuel filter The glass ones are a no go for me as well. I've heard to many bad stories about them to risk it. I've ran the plastic style ones before with no problems. But have since switched to the metal ones. __________________ 1978 GMC K25 1984 Chevy Scottsdale K10 built 350 4"lift - SOLD

01-21-2018, 05:07 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Inline fuel filter I use the plastic ones for initial engine break in or if I think I have a flow/dirt issue. Otherwise I use the metal ones. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-21-2018, 05:17 PM	#12
expedition Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Prince-Rupert Posts: 30	Re: Inline fuel filter I agree glass one are dangerous ,the fram metal one are a lot safer ,just pop a new one every so often .

01-21-2018, 06:59 PM	#13
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,380	Re: Inline fuel filter Ok. You all have convinced me: no glass. I will stay with the plastic and/or metal.

01-23-2018, 04:00 PM	#14
botoepfer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Prince Frederick/obx Posts: 107	Re: Inline fuel filter I installed this when I replaced my kinked fuel line its a Sniper Attached Images

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