Fuel filter

[DWoody]

Replaced the fuel filter on a 440. The old one, you could not see the fuel, it was a metal canister. The new one is plastic, you can see the fuel in it. At times, the filter doesn't seem to have a lot of fuel in it. How much fuel should show in the filter? Does it vary or should it stay half full?

 

[dadsbee]

Put a correct metal one back on and you won't have to worry about it anymore!! LOL

 

[steve340]

It should stay around half full or slightly more while the engine is running. I assume you have the stock fuel pump?
The valves in the mechanical fuel pumps rarely seal 100% so most I have seen drain back when the engine is off.
However the pump should fill it up fairly quickly when the pump operates again.

 

[yella71]

not the best spot for a fuel filter ….zip tied to the top of the alternator/heater hoses....just sayin