fuel filter

[Jeremy_5]

how do I get to the fuel filter, I can't seem to get the bolt off becuase a metal fuel line is there, and I don't want to bend it. Any instructions/pictures would help. Thanks

[J]

I'm assuming that you are talking about the stock setup. There should be 2 nuts where the line goes into the carb. Hold the smaller nut while you undo the larger one. Then ditch the filter and put in an inline one. Makes it 10 times easier to change out the filter plus you don't run the risk of stripping the threads on the carb. Hope this helps. Jeff

[jewels.]

hmmm, lets see if i can help you out here....

i'm assuming you have a carberator on your truck here.....

there are two bolts where the fuel line meets the carb.....

the first bolt (5/8" on my truck) is attached to the metal fuel line, and the second bolt (1" on my truck) is attached to the carb.....

you need to hold the larger 1" bolt still while loosening the smaller 5/8" bolt with a wrench.....

the fuel filter sits inbetween the smaller 5/8" bolt, and the larger 1" bolt.....

here are some pics to help:

[jewels.]

and here is a pic of the larger 1" bolt without the fuel line in it.....


(ignore my hand with the wratchet in it.... i was using this pic for something else originally)

[jewels.]

and finally, here is a pic of the fuel line once it is removed.....

the fuel filter will be sitting inbetween these two bolts.....

good luck!

let us know how it comes out!

jewels.

[J]

She does a much better job of explaining than I do. My hats off to you Jewels.

[jewels.]

Originally posted by J
She does a much better job of explaining than I do. My hats off to you Jewels.

actually, sometimes i think that i talk TOO much.... and give a little TOO much info.... i like your explanation much better... its simple and too the point..... i need to learn to cut it back!

also, i didnt even notice that you had posted... i must have been in the process of editing my pics..... oh well!

i hope he understands everything we put down!

jewels.

[Jeremy_5]

Thanks jewels, and J, both of your explanations were great, just what I needed, my whole trouble was I didn't have a wrench big enough for the larger bolt, I knew I should have never moved out of my parents house, now I have no tools Its getting late now but I will try to tackle it this weekend and I'll let you know how it turned out, thanks again!!!!

[Tx Firefighter]

The stock ones are good filters and a stock, uncut, original fuel line is a beauty to behold. If you do add an inline filter, do it before the pump so you don't cut the original line.