Is an in line fuel filter necessary, and if so what kind would you recommend?

Thanks,
Ted

 

Ted, they never had them from the factory. But if you want to put one in that's totally up to you. I put one in my 83 Regency. All it did was increase the mtce of changing filters. Although I will say the carb filter was cleaner for longer periods of time. If you want the stock look though, better to hide the filter down low somewhere close to the frame where the rubber line joins the metal one coming from the tank.

 

It's not a bad idea, especially if you're running something other than a Q-jet. Make sure you use good clamps and check them at the change of season too.

 

The problem with this idea is it's a pain in the butt, and you have to pinch off the line to change it! There is nothing wrong with adding an inline filter, it's cheap insurance!

 

I don't recommend rubber lines up at the carb. I'd use a filter, even if a screen type from Jegs or Summit, that uses brass fittings on the ends so you can use steel lines to it.

 

are you talking before the fuel pump or after?? i don't think you were being exactly clear....

normal street setups are usually:

sending unit w/ in-tank FILTER sock -> pump -> in-line FILTER -> carb


racing or high HP setups are usually:

sending unit w/out filter sock -> in-line FILTER -> pump -> in-line FILTER -> carb


i believe you are asking if an in-line filter is needed between the tank & pump. so, if you remove the sock from your sending unit, or run a performance sending unit without a sock, then yes, you need an in-line filter before the pump. if you are using a filter sock on your sending unit, you can add an in-line filter if you really want, but it's not needed. you would then have a 3rd filter in your system, adding maintenance, as mentioned above. some may have different opinions about adding a third filter. but you DEFINATELY should have a filter before the pump and after, at least 2 filters all together.