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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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I want to replace the fuel filter on my 68 SB with an aftermarket. What do I do with the vapor return line? Can I plug it and change the gas cap to a vented type?
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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somebody help! Please :)
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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I'm gonna keep asking :mad
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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I'm a bit confused. First off what carb do you have? If it's a Quadrajunk it has an internal paper/bronze fuel filter. Just take it out and throw it away (the filter, not the carb, although you MIGHT want to toss the carb for a Holley) and put an inline filter in the middle of the metal gas line.

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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hey DJ i remember you saying before that there was a really good inline fuel filter that chrysler made, do you remember what car it was from? im thinking that it would be helpful to this member as well as me.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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It wasn't on one specific car, but was used on most of their late 60's-early 70's vehicles. Looks like a small metal popcan with a hose connection on both ends.
I was in Murrays last week and they still have them (Made by Fram). Chrysler even used it on the dual quad hemis, so flow is no problem.

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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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I am changing the carb to a Road Demon. The issue is the vapor return line from the stock fuel filter to the gas tank.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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You don't have to use the vapor return line if you don't want to, but you can easily get that Chrysler filter at Wal -Mart or any auto parts store. Fits all kinds of Chryslers but I put one recently on an 88 Dodge truck with 318. It has a 3/8 inlet/outlet and a 5/16 return I think.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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If I don't use the vapor return line am I going to have any issues with 'vapor lock' in the fuel sytem? Can I plug the line and forget about it? :confused:
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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Yes, plug the line and the canister purge line to the tank and use a vented cap.
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