I have an inline fuel filter that runs from the mechanical pump on the block to the carb. This is on a 84 Z28 with a 305. The replacement filter I got has nuts on each end, but the current filter has nipples on each end. What gives? Is it possible to add bolts or something? Or do I return that filter and try to find a different filter?

I can add pics if needed

Thanks!

 

It is possible - recommended, even - to flare the ends of the steel lines and thereby do away with DEATH TRAP rubber sections.

 

 

You can see here where these are just rubber lines, not steel lines. I totally see what you are saying if this was on steel lines.

 

That's unfortunate.

You could buy a stick or 2 of brake line and make yourself up some steel ones. 3/8: inverted flare. Quite common at the corner parts stores.

 

Wix Fuel Filter # 33033
Metal filter, has 3/8" nips on each side.

Wix Fuel Filter #33033

 

That plastic filter looks like something someone decided to install instead of replacing the factory filter. As shown above, use a metal filter in that position and replace the rubber hoses as well.

Look under the back of the car on the drivers side forward of the diff along the inside of the frame rail to see if there is still an OEM filter installed. That one should be a bolt on style using nuts on the lines. If so, replace it and get rid of that filter at the mechanical pump. If that filter at the pump gets removed, replace the rubber hose with a hard line or at least replace it with some steel braid line.