The filter doesn't need to be changed as often as a normal fuel filter, but it
should be cleaned and the bowl rinsed out occasionally (especially if the gas
is bad).
I bought an extra element and have kept it in the glove compartment for the
last 20 years. The original element is still functioning fine. I rinse out the
bowl when it has an accumulation of dirt in the bottom of the bowl. I suppose
it wouldn't hurt to start with a fresh filter element, but you probably will
not need another one for the rest of your life.
Paul
In a message dated 2/23/2004 5:54:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, JCantor791
writes:
>
>
> Spent the afternoon yesterday doing that great man/car bonding thing. Boy is
> it fun working on an old car!
>
> I changed the oil and oil filter, cleaned the air cleaner and refilled it
> with fresh oil, replaced the worn front wheel bearings (did the other side
>just
> to keep them even) and toyed around with the fuel filter. My car still has
>the
> original glass fuel filter housing with a stone filter insert. Attempts so
> far to locate a replacement insert - either stone or paper element - have
> failed. Since the housing is in very good shape and doesn't leak and all of
>the
> fuel lines under the hood are in good shape (and still all steel), I'd like
>to
> leave the configuration the same rather than replacing it with a modern
>inline
> filter. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> I've tried Kanter and Andy Bernbaum both of whom could not help me. I'm
> going to go looking on the Hemmings site but it was down earlier today.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
> '56 Sedan
> Trenton, NJ
>
>
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