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In The Ten Ring · 07-28-2013, 07:09 PM

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.

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hayhauler71 · 07-28-2013, 07:46 PM

I installed a fuel filter at the rubber hose under the cab near the fuel tank and has been working great for many years

cdowns · 07-28-2013, 07:47 PM

a length of rubber fuel line longer than a couple of inches is a great way to burn your truck to the ground

**Stocker** · 07-29-2013, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayhauler71

I installed a fuel filter at the rubber hose under the cab near the fuel tank and has been working great for many years

That's where mine has been for over 36 years -- no problems.

bobs409 · 07-29-2013, 06:51 AM

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!

volksworld · 07-29-2013, 07:40 AM

don't tie it to a heater hose unless you want to boil the fuel out of the line

Lee H · 07-29-2013, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayhauler71

I installed a fuel filter at the rubber hose under the cab near the fuel tank and has been working great for many years

Ditto.
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In The Ten Ring · 07-29-2013, 12:26 PM

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, 07:09 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	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
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	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 __________________ Fuzzy

07-28-2013, 07:47 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	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 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-29-2013, 06:51 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	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! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-29-2013, 07:40 AM	#6
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 390	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 __________________ 1970 short step c10 leaf spring 454

07-29-2013, 12:26 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	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.

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