Fuel Pumps

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

QUESTION???

Is it ok for the green replacement strainers to just "hang there" instead of being tucked up against the fuel pump "holder", like the original sock strainer was originally?

Are original LONG and SHORT strainers still available vs the replacement semi-long green strainers?

The aftermarket strainers are all the same length, as far as I have seen, at least in the Airtex brand.

I don't think there's a functional difference in having the strainer hanging in the breeze. I suspect the factory secured it to ease installation/removal of the entire assembly, and to reduce the chance that the free end could get hung up on something during installation and potentially fall off the intake of the pump.

[scottfab]

I agree. Doesn't make a difference. And they are green to start out.
They turn dark over time.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Thanks, guys.

Just as I figured. I'd still like to find original length strainers if they're available. Probably not though..........