Fuel Filter Question

[Trapperbob10]

Will inline threaded fuel filter cannisters normally used on EFI vehicle work on my '73 with mechanical fuel pump?

Thanks in advance.


Regards,

Trapperbob

 

[broncow72]

Are you reffering to one of these?

If so, I use one and have had no issues. So yes it will work.

 

[Trapperbob10]

Not exacty that one but the the principal should be the same. My concern was that the EFI vehicles that run the filter I am planning on using all have fuel tank mounted pumps that push the gas vs my mechanical pump that pulls the fuel.


Regards,

Trapper

 

[broncow72]

Oh, I know the one you're talking about. I think they can be used if you block off a couple ports. I assume you are wanting to go this route with the intention of upgrading to Fi in the future?

 

[Trapperbob10]

No, I am happy with carburated/ mechanical fuel pump Bronco/old school I guess.

What I am looking to upgrade is my fuel line/filter situation. Have a good Earls 35 micron before the carb and in addition, have been running a cheap napa inline on the fuel line.

In the process of upgrgading the fuel line from rubber hose to steel line. Have replaced the cheap napa plastic inline filter with a metal cannister inline(also from napa).

My main concern was the use of mechanical pump vs tank mounted electric pump.

Have got the filter mounted and will do a volume test before i finish the upgrade.

Thanks for your responses,


Regards,


Trapper

 

[Broncobowsher]

So you are just wanting to know if an EFI filter will work in a normal carb application?

If that is the correct question, then yes it will. It is a finer filter, but it is also larger. It is a toss up if you will get longer life out of the filter that way, but you should have cleaner fuel in the carb while finding out.

 

[Trapperbob10]

Yep, that was the question and cleaner fuel is the goal. Debris in the carb. is a roya PITA.


Regards,


Trapper