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    Tried to change fuel filter

    it came unscrewed fine from the 2bbl Holley (teflon tape) and the freakin thing is welded (not literally) to the insert that goes into the fuel line and then threads into the filter (no teflon tape). The hex nut on the thing wasn't great to begin with and now is completely stripped (didn't even budge after I sprayed it w/ lube). Put the old filter back, but still want to replace it. Im I could figure this one out w/ a trip to the store or two, but if anyone knew what part I need and where to get it right off the top of their head that would be awesome. Thanks in adv.
    Last edited by 91 LTD; 09-13-2006, 09:49 PM.


    1991 Crown Victoria LTD, Puff the Magik Dragon

    #2
    Those always fuse together for some reason. I plan on runnin a clear glass fuel filter in line.
    Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

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      #3
      need vise grips and a line wrench to get the line off the filter.........some penetrating oil helpful too

      1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
      2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
      1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
      1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
      2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
      1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

      please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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        #4
        Originally posted by p71towny
        I plan on runnin a clear glass fuel filter in line.

        Dont. I have one and every few weeks it loosens up and leaks on my motor. Which is bad news when your dizzy and everything is right there.

        2009 Ford F-350 6.4 powerstroke diesel. 1977 Ford F-150 built 300 six, 5 speed trans. 1976 MG MGB roadster, 359w, t5 5 speed. 1996 Kawasaki ninja ZX6R.
        My rod is glowing, my bead is clean, my middle name is acetylene

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          #5
          Hmm, I never had any problem on my other cars.
          Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

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            #6
            I run a pair of the glass ones on the boat, one per motor, no trouble so far. Been on there about 3 years now.
            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

            91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

            1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

            Originally posted by phayzer5
            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

            Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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              #7
              the cheap ones have plastic threads that strip

              1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
              2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
              1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
              1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
              2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
              1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

              please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                #8
                Ah, mine are metal ones from Advance. Still cheap tho, like $10 each. They don't have the interchangeable plastic fittings for the lines though. The end caps on mine are metal and the cap and line nipple are a one piece thing. I've seen the other kind that have a plastic nipple for the fuel hose connection tho.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                Originally posted by phayzer5
                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

                Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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