Glass fuel filter location?

Posted by Chiefdan On 2022/11/26 14:01:42

Hi Guys, My '51 200 deluxe is coming along slowly after sitting for over 25 years. Brakes were going well with new master cylinder, lines, hoses and front wheel cylinders. Came to rears and found I need a puller to remove the drums. Found one on Fleabay so that part of the project is stalled for now. Removed the fuel tank and it had a good 1/2" of crud on the bottom. 2 hours of spraying inside with a pressure washer got the crud out and the tank looks really good. I rebuilt the fuel pump so that should also be ready to go.
Down to my question, I had the bright idea to put a glass/ceramic fuel filter just before the fuel line enters the carb just in case something got by the screen in the fuel pump. It's a Carter filter and I thought if it wasn't factory original at least it would look period correct.
Upon attempting installation I find that anywhere on the vertical section of the fuel line it puts the glass bowl less than 1" from the exhaust manifold. Would this cause me problems like fuel boiling or vapor lock? Any alternative ideas on a fuel filter? Thanks again for your help. Chief