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On my 330 I need to replace the fuel filter (near the fuel tank) canister O ring that seals the can in the housing. Does anyone have one out that you could give me the measurements so I can find a replacement? Thanks in advance! M
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the O.D.is 81mm, I.D. 74mm, thickness is 4mm.
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So its not round edged then, it is a 4x7 mm rectangle ?
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Michael Bayer wrote:So its not round edged then, it is a 4x7 mm rectangle ?
Hi Michael,

Yes, the original ones are square seals. When putting things together, make sure surfaces are VERY clean without surface imperfections. It's a real PITA if you find a leak after everything is put back together and you have a tank full of fuel!

Don't forget the copper or aluminum washer at the bolt that tightens the canister to the filter body.

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no it's not a 4x7 rectangle, it is a 4 x 3.5 rectangle, the 7 mm is taking both sides into account.
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Al Pezzella wrote:no it's not a 4x7 rectangle, it is a 4 x 3.5 rectangle, the 7 mm is taking both sides into account.
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But they ARE comfy!
Michael fitted one new pump, and then another when it turned out the first one wasn't functioning properly out of the box. But the second one didn't seem to be working either . . .

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BrianP You really know how to hurt a guy, this was such a total rookie error on my part. After going through filter, pressure regulator, insuring the pick up tube was not split, replacing the electric pump (new sticker from Parker)s and all the fittings and still no fuel flow I suddenly realized that my 1/2 tank of gas may not have been, so I repowered the instruments and tapped the gauge and it instantly dropped to.....below R.....NO #$@*GAS thus re-provingOccam's Razor. Oh well, as an addition to my embarassment I do have a spiffy all renewed fuel system. Tom the manual pump rebuild kit was $225.00, the electric (a perfect match)was $90.00 from Pegasus Auto. M
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Michael,

Must be the heat............ ;>)

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sam231 wrote:Michael,

Must be the heat............ ;>)

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365gtc/4 wrote:
sam231 wrote:Michael,

Must be the heat............ ;>)

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You know that's just not true. The DC boys are like that in the middle of winter. Their motto is "Who needs to be smart, when we have hammers !"
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sam231 wrote:
365gtc/4 wrote:
sam231 wrote:Michael,

Must be the heat............ ;>)

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You know that's just not true. The DC boys are like that in the middle of winter. Their motto is "Who needs to be smart, when we have hammers !"
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Once you understand that then Michael "Billy Joe Bob" Bayer's use of a hammer on perfectly good Ferrari parts instead of checking the gas gauge is understandable. Of course he is always aided and abetted by his mate Bryan "Bubba" Phillips who has a tool chest full of hammers for every occasion.
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hey, hammers work. just ask my MGA's fuel pump. and float bowls. and . . .
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It was hamer taps that revealed the fuel level in my tank! M
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