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In-line fuel filter?
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Gallichio |
05-26-2018 @ 2:59 PM
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Hi , I was told not to use the cheap plastic type because they can melt and could cause a fire. use a metal one.
Thank you Michael Gallichio
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kirkstad |
05-24-2018 @ 10:47 AM
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If you feel the need for an inline filter because of your particular situation,I would go for the NAPA #3031, available over the counter.The disadvantage though,it is all metal and if you had a fuel problem you would have to disconnect it to check if it was the part clogged, but I feel it is safer than plastic.
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TomO |
05-24-2018 @ 7:51 AM
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The screen in your fuel pump is all the filter that you need.
Tom
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thewmon |
05-23-2018 @ 11:25 AM
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Any recommendations for what off the shelf inline filter to buy? I see a few offered from Mac's. One is plastic with a paper type screen that doesn't look that great. How about others?
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ibshane |
01-02-2018 @ 4:41 PM
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This is how it was when I bought the rig back in 10/17. I am in the process of eliminating the "Gerry Rigged" stuff as I find it. I recently ordered a OEM flex line from firewall to pump and OEM hard line from pump to carb. Hopefully whoever put that bottomed out fitting in the pump didn't damage the threads or the seat in the pump! Thanks for the help!!
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trjford8 |
01-01-2018 @ 4:50 PM
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A big no on Teflon tape or silicone sealer.
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ken ct. |
12-31-2017 @ 11:34 AM
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That is not a correct pump for a 37 in the firstplace.Thats 41-46 pump. Another thing the gas line fittings look like their bottomed out against the body and will not seal,also get rid of what I think looks like Teflon tape on one of the connections,never use it on gasoline fittings. ken ct. email or cell 1-203-260-9780 // I can explain better on phone.
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TomO |
12-31-2017 @ 9:04 AM
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If you want your car point judged, get the correct 1936-1940 fuel pump. If your car is going to be shown in Touring class, either the current pump or one with a glass bowl would work. In either case, I would replace the line coming into the fuel pump with the correct line. Your pump has a sediment bowl, just remove the top cover to see the contents. Before you do this, order a couple of gaskets from Ken CT.
Tom
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ken ct. |
12-30-2017 @ 2:37 PM
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Yes that would be the way to go with a glass bowl pump, would not be correct for 37 but would solve your problems. I think I have 1 left in stock @ $50 plus $10 shipping. I am retired from rebuilding them but think I have 1 in stock. All USA made parts. Not like the cheap junk coming in from China as new pumps. ken ct.
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ibshane |
12-30-2017 @ 1:28 PM
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Tom O, All good points well taken! I only use pure gasoline in my "37 so thankfully Ethanol is not an issue for me. I have a gas station near by that has Ethanol free gas 24/7-365 in both 87 & 92 octane (I use 87) My '37 fuel pump does not have a sediment bowl so I have no visual of the gas itself or any sediments that might be present. If/when in the future I replace the fuel pump can I..., should I replace it with a pump w/sediment bowl? Thank you for your help!
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