fuel filter fittings

[Shannen Durphey]

John S. Gwynne wrote:

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> I'm trying to use a stock GM fuel filter ('88 tpi Camaro) in my
> efi engine swap, but I'm having trouble with the fittings.
> These are the ones with the o-ring seals and seem to be
> metric. Are these called siginaw fittings? I would like to
> put this inline with the steel tubing, but I only have a
> single/double flare tool. What's the best way to connect
> this without buying a new flaring tool nor having a handful
> of adaptors? (Anyone know, off hand, what one of those tools
> cost?)
>                                        John S Gwynne
>                                           Gwynne.1 at osu.edu

Do you absolutely need the 88 TPI filter?  Fuel filter for '83 crossfire Camaro
uses barbed hose end on inlet, 3/8" inverted flare (standard fuel line) on the
outlet.  The outlet has a 45 deg. adapter screwed in, but on the Wix or GM filters
these will unscrew.  I think that the flaring tool may cost more than it's worth,
but I can look tomorrow and see what the part no. and price are for the GM
recommended version. Also, on '88 and possibly '89 TBI pickups, GM used a braided
stainless pressure and return hose with the O rings between the engine and the
frame.