pre-fuel filter advice needed

[James Weiler]

On Thu, 27 Aug 1998, Bruce Plecan wrote:

> >I was thinking about installing a fuel filter between the gas tank and
> >the pump.  The tank is new so I guess I really don't need it but in the
> 
> DON"T use a filter, use a seperator..  Any filter in that location will
> drastically lower the fuel available.  I use a big Mallory filter housing,
> but no element, then a filter on the pressure side of the pump.
> 2-4 times a year remove, and wipe out all the water/sludge.

Uhmmm I guess I don't understand how this would help.  It sounds like a 
small container.  With the flow of fuel it should just swirl 
up the crap and bring it into the pump.  I think you're going to have to 
explain what a seperator is in more detail.
thanks
jw