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Old 08-11-2014, 02:32 PM   #16
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Re: Engine Degrease and Cleaning

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Originally Posted by Senorx View Post
So was the original fuel filter suppose to be installed between the fuel pump and fuel tank? Was it originally installed maybe along the frame rails on these K5s?
There where some that did have a canister filter mounted along the frame rail. Most have a filter sock on the inlet inside the tank. and the sintered bronze or paper element inside the carb inlet. Putting rubber hose and a filter between the fuel pump & carb is a fire hazard. The hose becomes old and the plastic and glass see through filters can burst. Ive never seen a GM factory installed filter attached with rubber hose installed between the fuel pump & carb. a solid steel line is what came from the factory on trucks. I cut the rubber line on the inlet side of the fuel pump and install a wix steel cased filter at that location. I also use the factory sintered bronze filter in the carb inlet.
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