Whats a good in line fuel filter?

linx310 · Member Joined: Jul 05, 2009 Posts: 158 Location: Texas

I took my gas tank apart and the original pickup filter wasn't even connected and the bracket that holds it is trashed.

Rather then purchase the parts to replace it I would rather have a decent inline fuel filter installed.

Any recommendations or specifications on what I should look for? Are some of them to restrictive for the fuel pump?

wesk · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:08 am Post subject:

Just how do you plan to extract the fuel from the tank without a pickup tube? If you fabricate a tube to connect to the top cover of the filter opening then be sure it's bootom end is at least 1" off the floor of the tank.

A small inline filter will plug up a lot quicker then the large in tank filter originally installed which , by the way, lasted over half a century.

Use a filter designed for a carbureted engine and install it between the fuel pump and the tank.
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linx310 · Member Joined: Jul 05, 2009 Posts: 158 Location: Texas

Deino · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject:

I think those filter elements at the bottom of the pick-up tube aren't being made anymore either, some sort of EPA regulation thing I believe. Mine was there, but the element is trash, so I just removed it and have an in-line filter installed just before the fuel cut-off by the frame. I don't know what type it is, as it was there when I bought the jeep, but it doesn't look expensive. Looks like something you could find at Autozone or some similar parts store. It's working, and that's about all I can say. Just make sure to get a metal one.
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1952 M38 (MC56474, 33 108M HQ6)
1953 M38A1 (MD54216, 40-I-160I B-35)
1954 M170 (MD-A10513)
1964 M416 1/4 Ton Trailer (35-138F CT-12)

skyjeep50 · Member Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 606 Location: Illinois

Midwest Military carries pickup tubes and in-tank filters (there may be other suppliers also). Take a look at: http://www.midwestmil.com/m38p12.html
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SteveJ · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject:

I just got a replacement filter for my M38 from Midwest. not only is it cleanable but it works good and lasts a long time. Smile

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1986 CDN Armstron MT500 dispatch Motorcycle
1986 arrow 1.75 t cargo trailer
1991 Reynolds Boughton RB44 GS TUH
1952 M38 CDN W/W (Sold)
1953 M100 CDN Trailer
1951 PE95K Genset (Sold)

jeepers52 · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject:

How do you clean the elements, you mentioned?
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1952 M38 Jeep
1952 M38 Jeep (project)
1945 T-3 Bantam trailer

wesk · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject:

The original in tank elements can be removed, cleaned and re-installed.

New replacement elements
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

SteveJ · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject:

For cleaning

from tm 9-8012 pp 167 item 5

After removing the element wash thoroughly in volatile mineral spirits or dry cleaning solvent. To dry the element apply compressed air from inside the element to the outside. Smile

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SteveJ
1986 CDN Armstron MT500 dispatch Motorcycle
1986 arrow 1.75 t cargo trailer
1991 Reynolds Boughton RB44 GS TUH
1952 M38 CDN W/W (Sold)
1953 M100 CDN Trailer
1951 PE95K Genset (Sold)


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