Fuel Filter ???

[DansBlown73Nordic]

Can I run a fuel filter before a mechanical pump? I have a real good canister filter. Im just wondering if my pump will draw fuel through my filter?

[dmontzsta]

Can I run a fuel filter before a mechanical pump? I have a real good canister filter. Im just wondering if my pump will draw fuel through my filter?
I run one before and after, you cannot be too safe. I run electrical but dont know why it would hurt a mechanical or be any different.

[Tom Foolery]

I am running a canister style fuel filter before a mechanical pump & it draws no problem.

[63stevens]

Dan
Most filters are made to be pushed thru not drawn thru. Check with the manufacturer first before you put one before the pump.

[flat broke]

My trusty Clay Smith 140gph mechanical draws through 2 fuel filters/water separaters (one for each tank and I draw from both tanks at once) with no problem whatsoever. Been doing it this way for a while and have never had a problem.
Chris

[DansBlown73Nordic]

I tried to hook it up this way once. It filled the filter but wouldn't draw it to the carbs. I will try it again. The filter I have is a Big Mercruiser Style. It will take up to a 3/4 pipe.

[Jordy]

My jet draws through one wix fuel filter/water separator from two tanks at the same time with no problem.
My Schiada draws from the tanks on both sides, through two big wix fuel filters/water separators and into the pump with no problem.
Both are the Holley street style mechanical pumps. :D