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fnoblitt · 01-07-2008, 10:28 AM

like this, by fram, bought from summit

JAKES 68GMC · 01-07-2008, 10:43 AM

The very best inline fuel filter:

Come on, a fuel filters a fuel filter. Just go buy one from a parts store and dont worry about it. I have a clear plastic one on my truck...works fine for me.

Pl4yboy · 01-07-2008, 12:23 PM

I run a glass one on my truck and a steel one on my Jeep. More problems with the steel one than any glass I've ever had.

DavesRide · 01-07-2008, 12:51 PM

Most new cars don't even have a filter. Just the screen in the tank. If you have plastic tank and lines I would just run without one. I thought about just putting the fuel tank pick up at the top rather than the bottom where the crud and water is in my old truck. Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do.

**Stocker** · 01-07-2008, 12:53 PM

The fact that someone hasn't experienced leakage (or a fire) does not make a filter/location safe. I'd prefer not to have a filter atop my engine...

Besides the bronze Q-jet filter, I use an inline steel filter under the truck, between the transfer valve and the fuel pump. Still need to keep an eye on the short fuel hoses connecting everything, though -- hose failure could allow leakage onto the exhaust.

70' GMC · 01-08-2008, 06:12 AM

Did I have the right numbers off the carb???

**special-K** · 01-08-2008, 07:03 AM

Who are you?What numbers??

JAKES 68GMC · 01-08-2008, 08:32 AM

ChevLoRay · 01-08-2008, 08:40 AM

I'm running the glass filter on my truck. Read about them possibly being a fire hazard, so I bought a new Russell metal housing filter (from Summit Racing). Haven't installed it, though. I like the idea of seeing into the housing and marveling at the rust and crap that it is not letting into the carb. As long as one is diligent in maintaining the glass filter, including the reassembly so it doesn't leak, I don't see a problem. NAPA would have pulled them from their stores, long ago, if there was any liabilty issue.

So.Cal.Super · 01-08-2008, 09:06 AM

I recently replaced all the old rubber lines on my truck and installed the Aeromotive canister filter from summit for around $70 bucks. since I have a 3 tank set up I installed it between the selector and fuel pump. it supposed to filter down to 10 Microns. I removed a plastic inline from under the hood. it was fun to watch it "Pulse" while the engine was running. and that was just with a stock fuel pump. It may not be the best but I am happy with it and have had no problems with it.

at the same time I run one of the $2.00 plastic inline ones on my dune buggy, as long as I change it between seasons I have never had a problem. I have seen cars that were burnt-up from running the glass ones and having them break off road.

01-07-2008, 10:28 AM	#26
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? like this, by fram, bought from summit Attached Images __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

01-07-2008, 10:43 AM	#27
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? The very best inline fuel filter: Come on, a fuel filters a fuel filter. Just go buy one from a parts store and dont worry about it. I have a clear plastic one on my truck...works fine for me.

01-07-2008, 12:23 PM	#28
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? I run a glass one on my truck and a steel one on my Jeep. More problems with the steel one than any glass I've ever had.

01-07-2008, 12:51 PM	#29
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? Most new cars don't even have a filter. Just the screen in the tank. If you have plastic tank and lines I would just run without one. I thought about just putting the fuel tank pick up at the top rather than the bottom where the crud and water is in my old truck. Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

01-07-2008, 12:53 PM	#30
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? The fact that someone hasn't experienced leakage (or a fire) does not make a filter/location safe. I'd prefer not to have a filter atop my engine... Besides the bronze Q-jet filter, I use an inline steel filter under the truck, between the transfer valve and the fuel pump. Still need to keep an eye on the short fuel hoses connecting everything, though -- hose failure could allow leakage onto the exhaust. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 01-07-2008 at 12:54 PM.

01-08-2008, 06:12 AM	#31
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01-08-2008, 07:03 AM	#32
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01-08-2008, 08:32 AM	#33
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter???

01-08-2008, 08:40 AM	#34
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? I'm running the glass filter on my truck. Read about them possibly being a fire hazard, so I bought a new Russell metal housing filter (from Summit Racing). Haven't installed it, though. I like the idea of seeing into the housing and marveling at the rust and crap that it is not letting into the carb. As long as one is diligent in maintaining the glass filter, including the reassembly so it doesn't leak, I don't see a problem. NAPA would have pulled them from their stores, long ago, if there was any liabilty issue. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 01-08-2008 at 08:41 AM.

01-08-2008, 09:06 AM	#35
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: What is the very best inline fuel filter??? I recently replaced all the old rubber lines on my truck and installed the Aeromotive canister filter from summit for around $70 bucks. since I have a 3 tank set up I installed it between the selector and fuel pump. it supposed to filter down to 10 Microns. I removed a plastic inline from under the hood. it was fun to watch it "Pulse" while the engine was running. and that was just with a stock fuel pump. It may not be the best but I am happy with it and have had no problems with it. at the same time I run one of the $2.00 plastic inline ones on my dune buggy, as long as I change it between seasons I have never had a problem. I have seen cars that were burnt-up from running the glass ones and having them break off road. Attached Images __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB



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