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ibshane

12-26-2017 @ 9:07 AM

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1937 Ford DeLuxe Touring. V8-85

My fuel system does not have a sediment bowl, screen or filter of any kind.
Should I install an In-line fuel filter?
If so.., at what location?

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FordFreak

12-26-2017 @ 11:11 AM

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I always put mine somewhere in the line before the fuel pump . If you don't want it to be seen put it under the car , or in the rear , right at the gas tank . - F F

ken ct.

12-26-2017 @ 1:27 PM

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I like them inbetween the pump and carb,that way you catch any debrie from the pump diaphragm going bad. If looks are not important. There is a brass screen under the top cover on the pump. ken ct

ibshane

12-27-2017 @ 4:28 AM

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Does the brass screen require periodic cleaning or replacement?

flathead4rd

12-27-2017 @ 6:49 AM

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Don't buy one of those with the clear glass and chrome ends. Their about three inches long and an inch in diameter. I've tried two and they both ended up leaking. They look nice but are dangerous. Especially if mounted in the engine compartment.

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12-27-2017 @ 8:00 AM

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The brass screen does not need service, but you should check the sediment bowl for debris once a year. If you see a fine brown powder, you may have rust in your fuel tank and fuel line. If you see black pieces, your flex line may be going. Other chunks could be form a tank sealer failure.

Installing a filter is not necessary and I discourage using them. The connections usually leak a little vacuum, making it hard to prime the carburetor, but they can be helpful if your tank is rusting or has been coated and you are getting debris in the carburetor bowl.

Tom

ibshane

12-27-2017 @ 10:20 PM

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No rust here..., new Drake gas tank and full engine rebuild about 800 miles ago!

I am just still learning about this rig and asking questions as I go.

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woodiewagon46

12-28-2017 @ 8:39 AM

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ibshane, it's not only the rust, it's the gasoline also. I have a brand new stainless steel gas tank and all stainless lines in one of my cars. I yearly service the fuel filter and always get some cr*p in the filter assembly. Very much like a fine brown silt. It can only be coming from the fuel.

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12-28-2017 @ 12:10 PM

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Ive been using 1 for the past 20 yrs,NO leaks,NO breakage, just wash out the internal filter and put it back in. No problems at all. I also have brand new screens for them and excellent cork gaskets the proper size. ken ct. Their are 2 diff. screens that could be in there.

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12-28-2017 @ 4:24 PM

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That dark powder may also be from evaporated Ethenol. I run filters on all my cars, just before the fuel pump.

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