How do you select a fuel filter?

Most aftermarket fuel filters come down to looks rather than function. One of the best flowing filters believe it or not is off a late model Chevy full size truck. It is a good 3" in diameter and about four or five inches long with screwed fittings at each end. If you can place that on the frame rail out of sight that is the way I would go, rather cheap and very effective.

Vince

302 Z28 said:

Most aftermarket fuel filters come down to looks rather than function. One of the best flowing filters believe it or not is off a late model Chevy full size truck. It is a good 3" in diameter and about four or five inches long with screwed fittings at each end. If you can place that on the frame rail out of sight that is the way I would go, rather cheap and very effective.

Vince

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Hi Vince,
I should have clarified.
I am looking for a 3/8th inline filter to mount right before the carb.

I am also planning to install a fuel filter before the fuel pump after I am done with this project.

The criteria that's important for me is that.
1) It should not leak
2) It should not rust, break or melt.
3) Should not restrict fuel flow.

I have been considering AC Delco GF 481 which is very popular among Corvette folks. Just want to make sure that it's free flowing.

iam running the glass mr gasket filter , it looks prettier for the cruise ins,lol

Use something like this between the tank & pump.>> (10100) http://www.professional-products.com/fuelFilters_competition.php
Between Carb & pump. >> http://www.professional-products.com/fuelFilters_inline.php
The 10100 is a copy of the Fram filter.

SSedan64 said:

Use something like this between the tank & pump.>> (10100) http://www.professional-products.com/fuelFilters_competition.php
Between Carb & pump. >> http://www.professional-products.com/fuelFilters_inline.php
The 10100 is a copy of the Fram filter.

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Great.. Exactly what I was looking for.