Selecting a fuel filter
08-06-2001, 02:02 PM
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Selecting a fuel filter
First, I checked the archives to no avail.
I have a new 350 stroker (383) with an after market carb, intake, ignition unit, cam and so on in my '63. So, my problem is, when I go to purchase a fuel filter unit, I don't want to tell the guy it is for a '63 vette. Nor do I want to say that it is for a '89 Chevy 350 whatever. I think that all I want is a 'standard' fuel filter for a carbureted 350.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Are there any unanswered questions I still have that may help me in making a decision?
Thanks,
Gary
I have a new 350 stroker (383) with an after market carb, intake, ignition unit, cam and so on in my '63. So, my problem is, when I go to purchase a fuel filter unit, I don't want to tell the guy it is for a '63 vette. Nor do I want to say that it is for a '89 Chevy 350 whatever. I think that all I want is a 'standard' fuel filter for a carbureted 350.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Are there any unanswered questions I still have that may help me in making a decision?
Thanks,
Gary
08-06-2001, 02:11 PM
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Re: Selecting a fuel filter (GaryC)
Just get a quality filter with the same input/output size as your line. Most folks here prefer the one piece filters. I have the chrome & glass replaceable element in mine. Lotsa folks here do not like them, they say they leak. Mine doesn't and it's been on for two years now. I just check it for tightness now and then. Mine is in-line using rubber fuel line to connect. It sits vertical just in front of the intake manifold and is secured against vibratiion. :cool: Any hot rod/parts store has 'em..
[Modified by MasterDave, 10:12 AM 8/6/2001]
[Modified by MasterDave, 10:12 AM 8/6/2001]
08-06-2001, 03:38 PM
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Re: Selecting a fuel filter (GaryC)
I have the chrome & glass replaceable element in mine.
Lotsa folks here do not like them, they say they leak.
They look great, and I have never seen one leak.
I have seen them shatter though.
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I am looking for a new filter as well. If you take your time and look through some box's
you can find about any shape & inlet and outlet you want!
Did the 63's come with a GF-90? They can be found for about $20.00.
I had a problem with one on my 396. But a forum member pointed out it may
have needed a float adj. with this filter. I have decided to install a correct looking
filter. Got to get back to the auto parts store and see what I can come up with.
Then, bend new tubing based around the filter I end up with.
(I do not like any xtra fittings, and my application is solid from the
fuel pump to the carb. No rubber hose.
I would go with 3/8" tubing and filter.
(sorry, I couldnt answer your question)
But almost any 3/8 filter that flows well should work.
I have found a very scientific way of cking flow.
Just blow in the inlet. :bb
Lotsa folks here do not like them, they say they leak.
They look great, and I have never seen one leak.
I have seen them shatter though.
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I am looking for a new filter as well. If you take your time and look through some box's
you can find about any shape & inlet and outlet you want!
Did the 63's come with a GF-90? They can be found for about $20.00.
I had a problem with one on my 396. But a forum member pointed out it may
have needed a float adj. with this filter. I have decided to install a correct looking
filter. Got to get back to the auto parts store and see what I can come up with.
Then, bend new tubing based around the filter I end up with.
(I do not like any xtra fittings, and my application is solid from the
fuel pump to the carb. No rubber hose.
I would go with 3/8" tubing and filter.
(sorry, I couldnt answer your question)
But almost any 3/8 filter that flows well should work.
I have found a very scientific way of cking flow.
Just blow in the inlet. :bb
08-06-2001, 11:09 PM
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Re: Selecting a fuel filter (396 RAT)
This was sent to Ragin Bull about the same subject:
My BB car uses (only) a NAPA 3/8 steel inline filter connected to a
Carter AFB with a 3/8 inlet line. I made the steel fuel line out of a 3/8
steel brake line. That way you can use the flared ends to connect to the
pump and carb - no flaring tool needed - only a cheap tubing bender. If
your's is originally an SB car, it will have a 5/16 line. You can cut the
original line in front of the air cleaner, or use a cheap 5/16 brake line to
make a duplicate steel line in 2 pieces, with an in line filter. I use steel
filters because of my chrome-glass filter rattling apart, and I also had a plastic
filter crack open at the outlet - where the outlet tube mates to the base -
probably due to heat. I prefer the safety of steel filter cans - from NAPA
or any one else. The same for the fuel line. Steel is harder to bend, but I
never have to worry.
My BB car uses (only) a NAPA 3/8 steel inline filter connected to a
Carter AFB with a 3/8 inlet line. I made the steel fuel line out of a 3/8
steel brake line. That way you can use the flared ends to connect to the
pump and carb - no flaring tool needed - only a cheap tubing bender. If
your's is originally an SB car, it will have a 5/16 line. You can cut the
original line in front of the air cleaner, or use a cheap 5/16 brake line to
make a duplicate steel line in 2 pieces, with an in line filter. I use steel
filters because of my chrome-glass filter rattling apart, and I also had a plastic
filter crack open at the outlet - where the outlet tube mates to the base -
probably due to heat. I prefer the safety of steel filter cans - from NAPA
or any one else. The same for the fuel line. Steel is harder to bend, but I
never have to worry.
08-07-2001, 12:54 AM
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Re: Selecting a fuel filter (magicmachines)
This was sent to Ragin Bull about the same subject:
I never got that "e". But from seeing your post here I know you responded..
Thanks.. :cheers:
08-07-2001, 10:14 AM
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Re: Selecting a fuel filter (Ragin Bull)
Thanks to everyone for their input.
I went with a standard steel filter. Also, I had to do what Ragin Bull stated about making a steel fuel line. It looks like it will all work.
Thanks again.
I went with a standard steel filter. Also, I had to do what Ragin Bull stated about making a steel fuel line. It looks like it will all work.
Thanks again.
08-07-2001, 11:11 PM
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Re: Selecting a fuel filter (Ragin Bull)
Ed (RaginBull) - your Email address is shown as edgentile@cleartastic.com but does not match the Email address on the forum. I replied to both before the above post. The filter on my car is a NAPA Gold Line 3033 with 3/8 inlet and outlet. I have a couple of old AC in line glass bowl filters with stones from 59-62. One has two 1/8 pipe threaded holes (.350/.410) ID. The othe has three holes, one 1/8 pipe and 2 for 1/4 or 5/16 flare fittings. Both are smaller than you want. If you would rather have a GM glass bowl, I would try a truck junk yard. The truck yards have older vehicles, and truck engines would get larger filters for larger fuel lines. Replaceable filter elements are out there for them. The original stones are hard to find.
