3" Fuel Filter Upgrade

musclemerc said:
Not true, my MM was running out of fuel @ WOT with all stock components.
Running lean like a mofo. I upgraded to twin SVT Focus pumps (I know, not necessary),along with my 3" filter mod and now all is well.

Dont make me get into how well Ford designed the in tank fuel line's.:rofl:
They're corrugated and inadequate at best!
I changed those too :burnout:
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what T, you dont like the juice box straw for a fuel line? :lol:
 
I almost choked when I pulled the pump assembly.
I'm starting to think all the blown MM engines may lead to a detonation issue. Considering the sloppy design of the stock fuel components. How effective would that corrugated line be with lets say a 1/4 tank of gas.

Look at where the pump lives, no way the sock makes it to the bottom of the tank and I didnt feel a sloosh bucket when I did mine, corrugated FP lines, the 1-1/2" filter, the collapsed bends before and after the filter... How many MM owners have gone WOT with less than 1/4 tank of gas?

Ha this is getting laughable!
 
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Just put on my 3" fuel filter kit, didn't know I had to cut down part of the front line of the fuel line but I got enough of it off to avoid a kink.

I did get three CEL codes P0190, P0000 x2 on my first trip up the street and the car started to bog. Pulled over, pulled the codes and reset them. Car started right up and on my way back down the street I was watching my fuel % on my scan gauge and at idle it was 24% and when I was WOT it was 4%. ??????

I'll keep an eye on it while heading home and see what happens.
 
ctrlraven said:
Just put on my 3" fuel filter kit, didn't know I had to cut down part of the front line of the fuel line but I got enough of it off to avoid a kink.

I did get three CEL codes P0190, P0000 x2 on my first trip up the street and the car started to bog. Pulled over, pulled the codes and reset them. Car started right up and on my way back down the street I was watching my fuel % on my scan gauge and at idle it was 24% and when I was WOT it was 4%. ??????

I'll keep an eye on it while heading home and see what happens.
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you dont need to cut anything, just slightly bend the front steel fuel line down to avoid any kinking, and your good to go
 
^^^What he said

**YOU GUYS PLEASE DO NOT CUT ANY STEEL LINES**

You were suppose to bend it over with a small boxed in wrench till it was straight. It's not a big deal but by not cutting the line you have two raised areas to put the clamp on both sides of

Install Tips are in this thread: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=70420

The P0190 code is one that only SC cars get after upgrading to a bigger FP. I also get this code on startup with my twin SVT pumps. I found if you turn the key forward and wait a second then crank the car it happens less. The reason for the code is the fuel delivery is higher than the perameters in the tune. If you ever get a custom tune the tuner can up the perameters

Consider the P0190 code a badge of honor considering your N/A
 
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I was going off Zack's install thread since I didn't see anything for your's Travis. I'll head back to my shop tomorrow and bend the pipe.

So the codes didn't show back up and only went WOT once. I primed the fuel pump 5 times before starting the car and let it idle for about 8 mins while checking for leaks then drove it. Fuel pressure was 25-28 under 2k rpms which cruising and up to 34 underload. I guess that's better.
 
Do you have a bigger FP Birdman? I ask because your the only other N/A MM that has the P0190 code, now that makes 2 of us.

:banana2: :burnout: :beer:
 
musclemerc said:
I almost choked when I pulled the pump assembly.
I'm starting to think all the blown MM engines may lead to a detonation issue. Considering the sloppy design of the stock fuel components. How effective would that corrugated line be with lets say a 1/4 tank of gas. Look at where the pump lives, no way the sock makes it to the bottom of the tank and I didnt feel a sloosh bucket when I did mine, then the corrugated FP lines, the 1-1/2" filter, the collapsed bends before and after the filter... How many MM owners have gone WOT with less than 1/4 tank of gas?

Ha this is getting laughable!
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I know I have. LOTS.
 
musclemerc said:
Do you have a bigger FP Birdman? I ask because your the only other N/A MM that has the P0190 code, now that makes 2 of us.

:banana2: :burnout: :beer:
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Negative, had a Ford GT pump but it went out a few years ago and I just put the stock back in cause I didn't have time or money to get another one. I've been planning on getting another one.
 
fuel filter

musclemerc said:
$60.00 plus 4% paypal fees
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Just to meke life easer on you I sent you a gift of $60.00
I will pay the PayPal fee of $2.04 my self so as not to trouble you with
any book keeping problems
$60.00 Item (Fuel Filter)
x 0.04 PayPay Fee
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$2,04 Total PayPal fee
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$62.04 Our tota

I hope you agree with this, If not please tell me so we can adjust accoreomtly. Thnk you.
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25 Donald Street
Bloomfiled NJ 07003
973-429-2944 ANYTIME
 
I cannot say that it's a BETTER filter as far as the element. But here is some diffrences in my filter.

1) My filter has longer in/out necks to allow me to use a double clamp setup.
2) If you flare one of the filters listed on the thread I posted for you there will be a VERY sharp edge left that can and will cut the inside of the FI hose.

Believe me, I tested ALL variations of the 3" filter and my parts by far are a better kit that will allow you to swap filters in the future without worring about damaging the FI hose. Why do you think I went from the GoodYear hose with a liner to the Gates submersible hose that doesnt? This decision came from using the WRONG filter (those on the thread I posted).

Now if you dont plan on swapping the OEM hose, use the filters I posted but if your swapping the OEM lines then you are on your own with those filters.

I have nothing to hide from you or anyone else on the site, you asked for a part number for a 3" filter, I gave you part numbers for 3" filters. I answered your question but do you think I'm crazy? Why would I post my part numbers? That would'nt help me one bit.
 
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