Electric fuel pump filter?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jersey Shore
Electric fuel pump filter?
I will be ordering an electric fuel pump soon and was wondering if I need to use any kind of special filter.
The pump has pretty much the same output PSI and GPH as the stock mechanical pump.
So do I need to get some kind of special filter? Or can I just run those small metal in-line filters?
(Like this)
Do I need a filter before and after the pump?
The pump has pretty much the same output PSI and GPH as the stock mechanical pump.
So do I need to get some kind of special filter? Or can I just run those small metal in-line filters?
(Like this)
Do I need a filter before and after the pump?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
look for that type of filter with threaded ends so that the entire filter and fule pump can be hard plumbed with brass fittings. you use double ended compression fittings and the "other side" with out the collar and ferrule has a flared end to fit right in the fuel pump. i will be looking for that exact filter for my 37 ford so if you find it let me know. i will do like wise.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
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The pressure side should be hard plumbed.
On the suction side use a 100 micron (strainer) same as the oem strainer in the tank.
On the pressure side try to use a 10 micron (fuel injection filter) or a 20 micron (oem carb filter)
There are a bunch of inlines with -an fittings too.
Billet Specialties makes one that is small aluminum and takes the original q jet long filter, sold at Summit.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jersey Shore
Thanks for the info guys...
I am all about using hardlines over rubber, but with the pumps vibrations, would it be more wise to use rubber from the tank to fuel filter and then fuel filter to pump? The rest will be the factory hardline.
Also... Any reason to not run the fuel line behind the motor, up the firewall to the carb?
I am all about using hardlines over rubber, but with the pumps vibrations, would it be more wise to use rubber from the tank to fuel filter and then fuel filter to pump? The rest will be the factory hardline.
Also... Any reason to not run the fuel line behind the motor, up the firewall to the carb?
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Also... Any reason to not run the fuel line behind the motor, up the firewall to the carb?[/QUOTE]
Worked for me. It keeps the line away from the exhaust manifold.
Worked for me. It keeps the line away from the exhaust manifold.
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Minimize the use of rubber lines anywhere. Use only on the 'suction' side of the pump and then only as "jumpers" from hard line to next component in the system.
Personally, I would never run fuel line anywhere that 'traps/hides' it. It should be left open to keep it from heating the fuel and to be able to inspect for any possible problems.
Personally, I would never run fuel line anywhere that 'traps/hides' it. It should be left open to keep it from heating the fuel and to be able to inspect for any possible problems.
