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Would it be ok to install a carter 30-82 fuel bowl/ ceramic filter inline just before the carb? I have one and think it would look really neat on my ‘49 std 8 sedan….🤔

I believe it was standard practice to install accessory fuel filters in just that way. I have a '37 120 with a Carter ceramic filter right at the carburetor bowl. It's easy to access and it has given no problems. I don't think the steel fuel line was modified to install the filter.

Here is an illustration from the 48 accessory folder showing the typical method of installation if a customer bought the optional fuel filter.

The inverted flare tube fitting was removed from the carb and moved to the inlet port of the filter. A nipple adapter was screwed back into the carb inlet and outlet port of filter screwed to that.

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Thanks, I shall proceed to purchase a new ceramic filter for the glass bowl and have the fuel line connector threads chased out before installing it. 👍🏻

Thanks for the research i know I would find help with this here at this site!👌