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1941 Chevy Master Deluxe, 216 motor stock set up

The car did not have a fuel filter when I received it. The gas lines were all bent properly to the pump and carb. I want to place a filter in the system. Where is it recommended to place one and what type do you recommend? This is not a show car and I am looking for functionality over all else.

If I place it before the carb inline it will be real easy to see and access. Issue I se is that If I have to change it when the engine is warm it will be above the manifold. Prior to the pump it is not difficult to check but not as convent as the other location. What has been you best experience on this?

I thought there was another thread on this a while back but I did not see it when I searched so I apologize in advance if this is a duplicate.

I put the filter on my 38 just ahead of the fuel pump. It's easy to access and helps keep crud out of the one-way valves in the fuel pump.

It belongs in front of the carburetor. That is where the factory placed them when a filter was factory equipment and that is where the filter munufactors recommend them to be installed,

I agree with Gene that the period correct solution is a glass bowl filter located just ahead of the carburetor. That location minimizes any concern that the fuel pump might not have enough capability to pull gasoline through a filter.

Having said that, my preference is to locate the filter between the tank and fuel pump. I have had no indications of fuel delivery issues except when the filter gets pretty full.

I agree with Rusty. Between tank and fuel pump protects the carburetor as well as pump valves. In either position it will let you know when it gets filled enough with crud to limit flow.

Thanks for all of the help. I mounted the filter prior to the pump. Went for a drive and it all went well. Took a few cranks to get fuel through the line but once we saw it in the filter it fired up.