Posted by don on 7/21/2007, 12:22 pm, in reply to "'63 fuel system questions" There were several types of fuel pumps but generally all have the same arm. The cannister type you are describing allows the lid to be screwed off and replace the filter inside. This alleviates using an inline filter which I also use anyway as an added precaution. Original tanks had a drain plug on the bottom but they usually rust shut and opening them can be a problem. Check the inside of your tank. You can buy a replacement for $100 -$150 depending on the supplier and if it has the drain plug or not. Watch out for big dealerships as they do not always have the correct info on the replacement. The tanks are made by American Designer in Canada and are sold by many Falcon parts dealers and on eBay. The holes on mine did not exactly match up just to let you know from practical experience. Make sure the filler neck is appropriate for your application. Many will give you the sending unit with filter which I strongly recommend. I have taken apart many of these and the gas turns to shellac and clogs up the sending units and destroys the filter over a period of time. Go ahead and get all of it. --Previous Message--
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Jim:
: Let me preface my questions by stating
: that we ordered a service manual for
: this vehicle on eBay, and they sent
: a '56 Ford manual. Once we get the
: correct manual in hand, I won't be
: bothering you with such basic
: questions. But we're working on the
: car tonight, and I need to know a
: couple of things about a '63 170
: Falcon.
:
: 1 - the fuel pump is massive, and
: appears to have a fuel filter built
: into the top of it. Is that true,
: and if so, is the filter
: replaceable? Does the housing simply
: unscrew?
:
: 2 - Replacement fuel tanks for this
: vehicle are advertised as having a
: drain plug. Will I find a drain plug
: on the original tank?
:
: This car was parked years ago with
: fuel in the tank and I'm addressing
: the problem of goo in the fuel
: system.
:
: Thanks in advance,
:
: Jim
:
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