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pwdcougar · 08-10-2014, 06:03 PM

A new steel filter should go on easy. Just unscrew the hose clamps or squeeze the spring type clamps on your present filter. Use new clamps. Check the present fuel hose and make sure it isn't deteriorating. Might be worth your while to get a couple more feet of hose and replace whats there. Not sure of the size 3/8ths? 5/16ths? The inlet side of the fuel filter on my bench is 3/8ths. Best bet is to pull of the present filter and match it up at the auto parts store. Personally I don't like to have much rubber fuel line. You might want to consider replacing what you can with steel

I've used Gunk brand engine degreaser with success in the past. You can get it at Walmart.

Paul

08-10-2014, 06:03 PM	#6
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,302	Re: Engine Degrease and Cleaning A new steel filter should go on easy. Just unscrew the hose clamps or squeeze the spring type clamps on your present filter. Use new clamps. Check the present fuel hose and make sure it isn't deteriorating. Might be worth your while to get a couple more feet of hose and replace whats there. Not sure of the size 3/8ths? 5/16ths? The inlet side of the fuel filter on my bench is 3/8ths. Best bet is to pull of the present filter and match it up at the auto parts store. Personally I don't like to have much rubber fuel line. You might want to consider replacing what you can with steel I've used Gunk brand engine degreaser with success in the past. You can get it at Walmart. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)