In Line fuel filter - Good Idea?

In Line fuel filter - Good Idea?

11-13-2009, 04:50 PM

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BKneeland

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In Line fuel filter - Good Idea?

Have a 2004.5 4x4 2500 SWB QuadCab with 120,512 miles (published miles for the OEM fuel transfer pump 80,000 - 120,000mi) and just ordered from Geno's a replacement fuel transfer pump FPD_4089602 fits 03-04.4 and bolts right up to at the fuel filter housing.

Could not afford FASS with filters.

OEM fuel filter on my truck I have seen is 7 micron (FASS is 3? micron).
My question is has anyone inserted a plain old in line replaceable fuel filter some where between the fuel tank and the transfer pump-my thinking is:
1. it would be great to install a 5-6-7-8? micron in-line replaceable filter
2. go with a filter that would not cause OEM pump problems (to much restriction)
3. maybe changing the metal or cartridge in-filter would be a problem "fuel pressure in the line" would need to relieve pressure first and be quick to remove and install the new one.
4. anyone make a better in-line fuel filter (less than 7 micron) which can be added some where along the frame which does not cause an OEM pump pressure problem for this trucks?

Anyone done this or have any suggestions...........
Thanks

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