86 fuel filter

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So I'm not a super fan of having the only fuel filter at the carb bowl. I'm thinking of adding an easier to replace filter.
I want to replace the one in the qjet keep that part simple, I like the metal line from mech pump to carb. Does anyone have a decent place or idea where to mount a fuel filter before the pump? Maybe just put one on the frame somewhere? Maybe 2? Any opinion welcome. Thanks
 

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Inlet side of the pump. I'll find you a pic. It's a piece of cake to put it there,and no chance of a pinhole in a rubber line starting an engine fire..You are seeing the steel line running down,a fuel filter on the inlet side and the return line. Also I would leave the factory qjet filter with check valve in the carbureator.
 

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What is the red valve? Thanks
 

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Something you don't need and I won't have soon.I am using it as a restrictor to regulate how much fuel I return. My factory pump is only a junction no pushrod behind it. That way I was able to keep my factory steel line and easily hook up to my factory lines. I'm pushing thru it with an electric pump and it would bypass too much fuel.
 

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I get it I have a few low psi fuel pumps. Thanks
 

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