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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Fuel pump

WEll i ordered my walbro. Which fuel filter should i run before it? i dont have a bunch of money and it willl be temporary to get me driving what do you guys recomend?
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Just a suction strainer. Cummins FF5079 or equivalent will work fine.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wannadiesel
Just a suction strainer. Cummins FF5079 or equivalent will work fine.
No intension to hijack but do You have any pics of this filter? I've been looking for a stainless steel in-line filter for some time but can't find something I like.

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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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http://www.colemanequip.com/parts/CaseParts/FF5079/486/
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Exekiel69
No intension to hijack but do You have any pics of this filter? I've been looking for a stainless steel in-line filter for some time but can't find something I like.

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I bet you aren't gonna like it, it looks like it came off a carbureted gasser.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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ok that filter fits a 3/8s hose and i already have 1/2 inch. Should i get rid of the half inch and put in 3/8's or should i get an adapter and bring it down right at the filter?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Lemme see if I can find a 1/2" suction strainer...

Not much luck, check back later...

Best thing I can find so far is 5166K66 from http://www.mcmaster.com/
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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ended up just buying 3/8 fuel line just gonna use that. hopefully its running tomarrow
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