Fuel pick up tube screen

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Fuel pick up tube screen

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Posted by John Vardanain

I need a replacement strainer that goes to the end of the brass fuel pick up tube (in the gas tank) for a 250.  I called T Rutlands and was told that they cannot get that part and recommended I use something similar from an aquarium supply shop.

Has anyone tried this?  Any advice?  Thanks.

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Re: Fuel pick up tube screen

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Posted by Tom

Hi John,

I would go to a Napa part store, or a similar "real" autoparts store where the people behind the counter do a little more than punch numbers into a computer. Bring your pickup tube and see if they have something that will fit. I've seen a sock-like filter material on some pickups that might work. You can tie wrap it to the end of your tube. (make sure you have a ridge on the end of your tube)

The aquarium filter stuff might work, but you need to make sure it won't be affected by all types of fuel. Since you're in CA, who knows what kind of crap they put in your gas!

Let us know what you find.

Tom
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