1978 Ford Thunderbird Fuel Filter

1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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78THUNDERBIRD351

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My car is having a hard time starting. I've replaced the spark plugs, good battery, new fuel pump, rebuilt the starter and now I'd like to check the fuel filter but I am having a hay day trying to find it.

Can you tell me exactly where it is located so I can change it out please? I have a 1978 Ford Thunderbird 351.

Thank you.

Sep 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM

DOCFIXIT

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Follow fuel line to carb and there it is small canister

Sep 24, 2013 at 11:45 AM

JDL

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
16,098 POSTS

If you have a new filter, then you know what it looks like? On some of these old fords, the fuel filter screws into the carb. Fuel line hose attaches to the end of filter.

I'll look and see if I can find a picture.

Sep 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM

JDL

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Hi doc, didn't see you, have a good day. The picture is generic.

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Sep 24, 2013 at 11:53 AM

78THUNDERBIRD351

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Awesome! Got it off and replaced. Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Sep 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM

JDL

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
16,098 POSTS

No problem. Have a good day.

Jun 27, 2015 at 10:09 AM

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