i have a filter before the pump in back next to the tank.i have a filter up front by the carb to.i had only the one filter before the pump and the pump took a crap and sent stuff through the fuel system.know i have one before the reg up front better safe then sorry.very nice car

 

very nice car

Thanks and I guess relocating my filter to the gas tank area is okay..

 

I've got one of the Fram canister type filters right before my electric pump on my 73.

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I've not had any problems with getting the pump primed to work although I have heard others that have had this problem. Who knows why though. Maybe it's how good the pump suction is.

Jim

 

The fuel pump is going to be a brand new holley so, I don't think the pump should be an issue.

 

putting a filter back at the tank will be fine, but put one at the carb to. usually about 40 micron before the pump and a little finer after. its cheap insurance and then you wont have to wonder about your pump, thats new now but wont be forever. thats to nice of a car to let anything bad happen to it

 

Good idea, I just purchased the Holley filter kit for the 4150..

 

Just an FYI. You always want a fuel filter between a mechanical fuel pump and a carburetor. The arm on a mechanical fuel pumps actuates a diaphragm. One or more checkvalves will allow fuel to enter and exit the fuel pump chamber through the lines. As long as there is plenty of fuel in the line(and the pump), only the center portion of the diaphragm will flex. This allows residue to form on the outer edges. Should air ever get picked up from the tank (or if you run out of fuel) the entire area of the diaphragm can flex. This condition can break any residue loose. Without an filter, it's a straight shot to the needle and seat in the carb.

For those thinking this strange, it's not a fabrication. I learned that one from an instructor at a carburetor class presented by Tomco.
http://www.tomco-inc.com/

 

Thanks, I want the fuel system to look clean so I purchased the Holley fuel filter kit which goes in the carb inlet.