<VV> Fuel Filters

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Good morning Vair  enthusiasts! What are the best fuel filters on the market 
today to use for a  63 Monza? Thank you.

(Reply) I have had some very good experience using  the stainless steel 
screens being marketed by Grant Young the  "Carbmeister."  You can use the GM 
"stone" filters which were common  on most of their carburetors in the 50's and 
60's.  They can be purchased  at most auto parts stores.  
 
In addition to these I feel you need to install an inline filter at  the 
point right in front of the left rear wheel where the gas line is equipped  with a 
rubber flex line.  I have always cut some from the steel line to  allow the 
hoses going to a Wix METAL filter.  You really don't want to  install a plastic 
filter which could be punctured or broken by road debris (all  of this is in 
addition to a good filter sock in the pickup of a good clean gas  tank).
 
As far as the model WIX (or other good quality METAL filter), just make  sure 
it is large enough and will fit the metal fuel lines.  I change mine  out 
annually.
 
Hope this is of some help.
Randy Vidrine 
62 Monza Coupe
Branch, LA