Fuel Filter Alternative?
I'm doing a conversion on a 1979 GMC full size Jimmy using a low miles engine out of a CUCV Blazer. This question would come under the heading of "I've Got It Can I Use". I have a dual oil filter mount that I don't need for anything special right now and I'm wondering if there are any fuel filters that would fit it. The mount takes a Motorcraft FL-1 filter which has the specs of:
Style:Spin-On Lube Filter
Gasket I.D. (Inches):2.462''
Gasket O.D. (Inches):2.834''
Height (Inches):5.178''
O.D. (Inches):3.66''
Thread Size (inches):3/4-16
I know that's probably pretty large for a fuel filter but thought I'd ask just in case it's possible. I'm also assuming that just using a oil filter would not be good as it most likely wouldn't be able to filter well enough for diesel fuel. Otherwise I have a line on a stock filter assembly for a mid-early 1980's Blazer, the rectangular box style.
R. Dale Durham
1994 Blazer, 6.5L Turbo Diesel
1979 Jimmy - 6.2L Diesel conversion
Colorado Springs, CO