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styleigh
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May 14, 2008, 6:04 PM
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1962 ford falcon DIY
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Hello All, I just joined this forum, I recently bought a 1962 Ford Falcon. It has a straight 6 engine, it looks easy enough to maintenance. So far I have learned to change the plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. Now I want to change the fuel filter. I am worried about the gas lines and if pressure is a concern. Can anyone give me some pointers, where do I start? Thanks Leigha
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 14, 2008, 7:52 PM
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Hi, (moved the thread to Antique Car Talk if you don't mind) Owned a few of those back when. Fuel filter: It should either be in-line or screw into carb if all is original. Been a while - some could be under a bail on fuel pump itself. Still easy enough. You can just about get a filter for lawn mowers for these as they are low pressure. If this uses a filter at the pump there's a rubber seal that should be renewed if you touch it. Have it first! We used to put in-line ones in lots of cars back when that you could see thru and skip difficult ones. Watch out not to strip ones that may screw into carb - don't use teflon tape - the threads are made to seal by themselves and tape shards will cause you to learn all about rebuilding the carb which may be unnecessary now. Ask away - I'll recall something about these good old cars, T
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styleigh
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May 15, 2008, 8:30 AM
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Thanks, I'm giong to give it a shot this afternoon, I'll let you know how it goes. Leigha
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Sep 1, 2008, 11:11 AM
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Hey so did it work? My filter is in a bail under fuel pump and i cant get it apart. My car cuts out randomly going up hills and i think its either the fuel pump or filter. I wanted to replace filter but cant get it apart. Thanks
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Tom Greenleaf
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Sep 1, 2008, 12:13 PM
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Just answered under other 62 Falcon post. It can be loosened and will just knock loose when bail is free like with a plastic end of screwdriver or twist bowl by hand, rock it around. Gasket could be cork or rubber now - just be sure it doesn't leak when finished, T
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Sep 1, 2008, 1:39 PM
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so i do not have to disconnect any hoses from it? The top will just come off?
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