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Subject:Re: fuel filter: before, after, indifferent?
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:30:14 -0500

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004, Michael Snow wrote:

> A generic filter from any FLAPS would provide insurance,
> though it would have to be changed regularly to prevent starvation of
> the pump.

On my '75 I used a transparent plastic filter that was hanging on one of
those "HELP!" cards at an auto parts store.  I think it was meant for some
kind of Chrysler.  Anyway, it was nice because you could see how much crud
it had accumulated and whether any fuel was actually getting to it.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon