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Has anyone ever put a fuel filter before the fuel pump. I am not ready to have my tank replaced or cleaned and I am going to replace my fuel pump and i would like to protect it. I have one inline after the pump but how would it affect it to put one before the pump? If it is ok to put one before the pump shoudl i get rid of the one after the pump or can i keep both? Thanks
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Yes you can put one before the the pump.It is also safer because the filter has no pressure being applied to it.I had one on my 1977 F150 300 six that was mounted on the carburator burst recently,spraying gas everywhere.I was real luckly i didn't have a engine fire.I would put the filter before the the pump,thus protecting it also and then i would remove the one after the pump.I use GM fuel filters off older fuel injected Cadillacs that mount on the frame and the filter is twice the size of most add on filters.They have a tin can you unscrew to get to the filter.I soldered a drain valve on the bottom of the can so i can drain the filter before removing it.No mess and safer. Just my opinion, EvilDr235
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Dear Jayson;
A glass (early style) Carter filter/screen would work good before the pump as you can monitor the rust etc.
After the pump a metal 'in line' one will get the really fine particles the screen misses. Keep it away from the exhaust manifold by adding it vertically on the 'right' side.
Those plastic ones that get put by the carb. right above the exhaust heat are really dangerous.
Good luck, John M......
John M., I.I. #3370
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Purolator F33165 is a stainless steel housing with nipples formed on each end that take 3/8 inch fuel hose. Slip it on and secure with a standard fuel line hose clamp. No threaded fittings to hassle with. Mount it to the frame rail in a safe and accessable spot with a simple sheet metal bracket.
Mike G #4355
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What is the best way to cut a metal fuel line without a fire and without crimping it?
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a small pipe cutter...costs like 5 bucks at a hardware store.
got my 78 merc with a 250 I6 and i love it.
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