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On the 69 L78 or L89 camaros where are the fuel filters located.

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A bronze filter was installed in the carb inlets where the fuel line attaches. They were notorious for causing stumbling and rough running problems over time and many people discarded them and installed a high flow inline filter.

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I was sure that was the case. Where is the best place to hid an inline filter to keep the solid fuel lines from the pump to the carb intact? Thank You

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Where is the best place to hid an inline filter to keep the solid fuel lines from the pump to the carb intact? Thank You

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In the area where the fuel line exits the tank would be good. Obviously, you'll have to modifiy the fuel line which may not be a good idea on a original car if thats what you have.

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This is an original car, but hiding the filter is not that big of deal to me. I guess I could use a Q-Jet type filter and fab a new solid line from the filter to carb block,then plug the return line out of the filter. Any ideas appreciated.

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at the back where the rubber line from the tank hooks to the fuel line is where i have mine you can see it behind the rear tire but you have to get down to see it

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The solid line from the tank is attached to the fuel pump with a short section of hose. Get an AC stamped filter from one of the repro houses and stick it inline there... You don't have to get under the car and the AC stamp lends itself to period correct. I don't think many will fault you for added fuel filtering even on a stock restoration...

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I had thought about using that spot, just did not think of using an AC stamped filter. Good idea!
Thank You Dennis

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Perhaps I missed something here...

The original question was 'where to hide a inline fuel filter' on a big block 69 Camaro.

Installing any inline filter visable in the engine bay don't cut the mustard on a original car AC stamped or otherwise.

There are other alternatives.

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There are paper filters available that replace the bronze ones. They work 100% better and the best thing no modifications necessary.
Ron

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Perhaps I missed something here...

The original question was 'where to hide a inline fuel filter' on a big block 69 Camaro.

Installing any inline filter visable in the engine bay don't cut the mustard on a original car AC stamped or otherwise.

There are other alternatives.

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Easy there, let's keep it friendly... That's what the advice I gave was, friendly... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] I read the question and took it as not cutting into the solid line from the fuel pump to the "Y" block was the issue!! (You're welcome Mike)

Without ruffling more purist feathers if anyone has done any jet changing or anything that required removing the Y block from the carb you'll know why you don't want to be messing with any filters under those fittings. The brass fittings that screw into the carb will only take so many "on and off" sessions before the nuts get rounded and ugly looking. That makes them hard to tighten too... I think a repro replacement Y block is about $50 if you can find someone willing to sell you half the kit... As for visual presentation of an "original car", put the correct hose in a bag under the seat and swap it prior to showing or judging!! It's not a hard task to under take.

Visual or not, isn't adding the filter back at the tank just as much of a sin Craig? The car didn't come with one after all!! Or are you saying it's ok to alter an original car as long as it isn't visible? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Common now, I don't mean that in bad spirit... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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"There are other alternatives."

Craig, Care to share any with us?

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Craig, Care to share any with us?

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Be happy to.................

Holley sells Moraine sintered brass filters that fit most center hung style float bowls. They are a vast improvement over the originals. Been running them in my 68 Z for quite some time with no problems at all. Of course, if the fuel tank has years of gunk and crud in it, no filter will help.

Jegs, Summit and others sell the 2-filter pack for around $10. Give them a try before you start hacking on those fuel lines. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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I will try these new brass filters. In all my hotrods I have taken out the old style brass. Have only had so-so results with the paper replacements. Usually install a good inline and they run like crazy. But on this car I prefer to stay close to original. Thanks for the info Craig, and also thanks to everybody that responded. Have A Happy Hotrod Year!