I only have an '85 to look at (square plastic filter, upstream from pump, inlet & outlet different sizes). So, the later ones only have a filter *after* the fuel pump? Could this be why I hear so much about fuel pump failures? Just curious... Tim
At 01:05 PM 10/8/2004 -0600, jimt wrote: >On 10/8/04 11:38 AM, "Pascal Giasson" <pascal.giasson@GNB.CA> wrote: > > > While were on the subject of these fuel filters, is there any advantage or > > dissadvantage to intalling one of these metal filters on an '84 that only > > has the plastic square type located before the fuel pump? > > > > Pascal > > '84 Westy > > > > >Not really. If you check the ETKA and dealer books you find that the later >ones shipped with two filters but the first filter was replaced with a piece >of hose on its first inspection. The later tank also had a different sized >outlet hole so that could be done. > >•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• >jimt >Planned insanity is best. >Remember that sanity is optional. >http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) >http://www.westydriver.com |
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