Re: [Chrysler300] Fuel Tank Sending Unit Sock

["Fern Rivard" <crc@xxxx>]

Yes, why worry about that doggone "sock filter" at the gas tank end when one
should have a good in-line filter at the fuel pump filter end. Most of my
chryslers have one near the fuel pump. Makes more sense, easy to replace,
easy to check and economical. My 1Cents worth. Fern 300H & 300L

----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren R Anderson" <wranderson@xxxx>
To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Richard Osborne" <richard@xxxx>;
"Kelly Pierce" <jkrestor300@xxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 9:30 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Fuel Tank Sending Unit Sock


>
> This subject has popped up in the past. One solution that was passed
around
> was to eliminate the 'sock' entirely. This is not a bad idea if the thing
> plugs repeatedly with tank contamination (rust?). A restriction (not a
> complete plugging) in the tank strainer will cause the engine mounted
> mechanical fuel pump to work hard; a drop in fuel pressure at the fuel
pump
> inlet which with heat will encourage fuel vaporization in the line (vapor
> lock).
>
> Downside is that there MUST be a secondary downstream effective filtration
> system in place to protect the carburetor, needle and seat. If car has a
> booster pump back near the tank, there must be a filter before AND after
the
> pump as is always spelled out in instruction sheets packaged with
> aftermarket electric fuel pump asemblies.
>
> Little tip; the addition of an inline filter is always a good idea for an
> older vehicle, (with or without a sock). And, I ran into a 3/8" inline
metal
> canister filter (looked for all the world like a quality piece!) that was
> actually only a relatively course strainer; inside was wire (course weave)
> mesh only and not the filter media that is necessary to properly filter
out
> crud. Part was second or third line, either AutoZone economy or Wix
economy
> line. Filters we use are Wix 33032, 33033 to suit or AC Delco metal
> cannister filters and I know that they come with real filter media inside.
>
> Warren Anderson
> Sedona,AZ
>
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