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1930artdeco · 06-23-2019, 06:06 PM

Hi All,

I just tried to install a NAPA 3039 filter in the sediment bowl. Well the center hole would not fit around the fuel inlet so I had to widen it. When I finally got everything seated it leaked like a sieve. When I pulled it apart again the cork seemed good but the filter paper was crunched by the center fuel inlet and then it proceeded to come apart on me. And I did pull the mesh screen out. It is possible that the cork I used was for something else but just happened to fit. Either way I ordered some more just in case. What did I do wrong?

Mike

06-23-2019, 06:06 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,551	sediment bowl filter issue Hi All, I just tried to install a NAPA 3039 filter in the sediment bowl. Well the center hole would not fit around the fuel inlet so I had to widen it. When I finally got everything seated it leaked like a sieve. When I pulled it apart again the cork seemed good but the filter paper was crunched by the center fuel inlet and then it proceeded to come apart on me. And I did pull the mesh screen out. It is possible that the cork I used was for something else but just happened to fit. Either way I ordered some more just in case. What did I do wrong? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan