M38A1 fuel filter mod

[chris vickery]

Frank, I understand the concept but do you have a picture to add? Also, which Fram filer do you use?

[rob love]

I did a quick check, and the existing flex line from the frame is the correct flare size to go into the small Ford fuel filter. I may try this setup on my own M38A1 at home. A 1/4 elbow, the Ford filter, and then the flex line onto the filter. The only difficulty that I can foresee is the close proximity of the lower rad hose to the filter. I would prefer a little more clearance between the hose and the filter so as to minimize heat transfer.

[Wayne Hingley]

Im looking forward to seeing what you come up with Rob. Do you have the part number of the Ford filter?

[rob love]

Napa no is 3081 (wix 33081) . Seems to me there is a narrower version of this filter which might be perfect....I'll do some investigating.

[Wayne Hingley]

Rob, I see what you mean about a tight spot between the pump and rad hose. What about the threaded connection between the shut-off and fuel pump?

[rob love]

The filter could fit onto there, but the other end of the filter is 1/8 NPT. You would need a fitting for the back that is female 1/8NPT and the appropriate flare fitting on the other. I'll have to have a look in my weatherhead catalogue and see what is available.

[Frank v R]

Chris I'll dig up a photo of my mod and email to you , some else will need to post it to the thread, Rob I bend a loop into the mod to give the space I need,