Fuel Filter

rocmoc · January 11, 2010

moved post from parts sticky.

ricksrb said,

Have any info on the fuel filter? went to purchase new one and went to three auto stores and none had a replacement with the large outlet side as the original has.

Thanks

rocmoc said,

When I replace mine I will go with a filter that has the same size as the small side on both sides and rig up a reducer/stepup for the large side. I have no idea why they would have such a large inlet with a smaller outlet. The outlet size will control the flow for the inlet as well.

ricksrb said,

On mine the larger side is the outlet,it goes to the pump.I thought of the same as you but would have to go back up to the large hose to fit on the pump wouldnt I?

Thanks,

rocmoc said,

Yup you are correct, just went out and looked. THEN I would get std. fuel filter, replace the hose to the pump and step-up at the pump. Hopefully if the pump has to be replace the replacement would have a more std. size inlet. Have to remember my tank is the the front, not under the seat. My filter is under the center console towards the front. I have to upgrade the filler tube on mine so I have been thinking of replacing with a fuel cell. Then I would run hose all the way to the pump and places the filter just in front of the pump for easier access. Just another someday project!

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Kinarfi · January 11, 2010

I didn't like the idea that the fuel pump could and does add particulates to the fuel flow from the brushes in the motor which is cooled by the flow of fuel past the inside of the motor, so I moved the fuel filter to after the pump and use the big line for pulling fuel from my surge tank. I can put any filter I want on it that has the 1/4 or 5/16 out let and inlet.

Kinarfi

Thanks Rocmoc for moving this off the sticky, added you supplier.

dpostma · February 20, 2010

moved post from parts sticky.

ricksrb said,

Have any info on the fuel filter? went to purchase new one and went to three auto stores and none had a replacement with the large outlet side as the original has.

Thanks

rocmoc said,

When I replace mine I will go with a filter that has the same size as the small side on both sides and rig up a reducer/stepup for the large side. I have no idea why they would have such a large inlet with a smaller outlet. The outlet size will control the flow for the inlet as well.

ricksrb said,

On mine the larger side is the outlet,it goes to the pump.I thought of the same as you but would have to go back up to the large hose to fit on the pump wouldnt I?

Thanks,

rocmoc said,

Yup you are correct, just went out and looked. THEN I would get std. fuel filter, replace the hose to the pump and step-up at the pump. Hopefully if the pump has to be replace the replacement would have a more std. size inlet. Have to remember my tank is the the front, not under the seat. My filter is under the center console towards the front. I have to upgrade the filler tube on mine so I have been thinking of replacing with a fuel cell. Then I would run hose all the way to the pump and places the filter just in front of the pump for easier access. Just another someday project!

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

The easy way to fix the problem is to put the fuel filter where the pump is and the pump next to the gas tank. Using brass fitting neck down the fuel inlet to the gas tank and then use 5/16 hose to a new carquest fuel filter # 86023 which has 5/16 at both ends. Maybe 30 min work

Dpostma

Jarrad · February 20, 2010

The easy way to fix the problem is to put the fuel filter where the pump is and the pump next to the gas tank. Using brass fitting neck down the fuel inlet to the gas tank and then use 5/16 hose to a new carquest fuel filter # 86023 which has 5/16 at both ends. Maybe 30 min work

Dpostma

I have a PDF file with all the crossovers for the joyners, PM me with a e-mail and I will send it to you