Well that's funny (fuel filter)

[dcwilkie]

I was well on my way to changing the primary fuel filter when I noticed it has the same canister installed as the secondaries. Is this a fairly common field mod? It makes sense to me from a logistics standpoint 'cause you only need the one type of fuel filter.
BTW, I went to drain fuel out of it and all I got was a gurgling sound and a short squirt of fuel- then it stopped completely. Boy is it plugged up!

I had to hold the pedal to the floor to get enough revs to change gears. I really fell down on that part of my PM.

A note on removal- it looks to me to be a whole lot easier to unbolt the whole thing and disconnect the fuel lines than try to remove the canister by itself. Same for the secondaries. I feel I'll also be assured of getting a good seal on the canister that way.

Sure is easier to work on than my Chrysler Concorde!

 

[armytruck63]

My deuce seems to also have a bigger than normal primary filter. I bought a NAPA filter for it (not installed yet) and the filter I bought looks too small.

 

[Heavysteven]

I just lossen mine up top then leave the closed end wrench on it. Then spin the filter housing off.

Taking fuel lines apart could lead to more problems

 

[fsudad1958]

The primary filter sets high in the can leaving a larger than normal area in the bottom for water and sludge acumilation.

 

[Heavysteven]

My primary is different by then way.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Pics.

 

[srodocker]

i ordered a kit for eriks surplus and my 2 filters were exactly the same for the fuel filters.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The two filters on the motor should be the same. The primary under the alt should be shorter, maybe half the height of the ones on the motor.

Edit, some of the newer re-usable filters are the same height, but the bottom of the filter's mounting surface should be pressed in a few inches.