fuel filter

[Bob Giles]

'30 Model A. I read awhile ago that a Fram 3039 filter would work in the glass bowl. Mine didn't have a filter except for the brass screen. removing the screen exposes a nipple but its too big for the disc on the filter element. Should I just look for a spring or enlarge the hole in the filter.

 

[Mitch//pa]

the nipple does not have to go around the filter opening..
i use this on all my cars

 

[Divco one]

Thanks Mitch. Then I'll need a spring to hold the filter in place.

 

[Mitch//pa]

no spring the glass bowl holds it up
it sits in the recess on the bowl

reinstall the screen also

 

[Divco one]

Thanks, I got it.

 

[P.S.]

reinstall the screen also

I never used the screen when using the 3039 fuel filter in the Model A glass bowl. How would you get a good seal when you do?

 

[Mitch//pa]

I never used the screen when using the 3039 fuel filter in the Model A glass bowl. How would you get a good seal when you do?

never had a problem in order:
screen
cork gasket
filter
bowl

 

[P.S.]

So you put the screen right against the metal casting? I always thought that as stock, the screen went between the glass and the casting. Hmmm...

 

[Mitch//pa]

yes sir thats what i do
read the description

 

[P.S.]

Looks like reading the instructions trumps assumptions once again. Thanks!

I put the 3039 filter between the bowl and the rubber gasket, then the gasket goes right up against the casting. If I do it the other way around, it leaks.

 

[Mitch//pa]

your order sounds right
just add the screen on top
i like the cork gskt