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I've put a dual stage glass bowl fuel pump on my 1949 3100 series truck with a 216 cu.in. 6 cyl. as well as the accessory glass bowl filter before the carburetor. Would it be advantageous to add another inline filter at the tank to catch any debris from the tank or will that be detrimental to the volume of fuel flow?

If you have not cleaned your tank, it would be prudent to put a filter between the tank and the pump. Many people suggest using a clear filter which allows easy replacement of the filter-cartridge.

I like clear glass. I also like the type with replaceable fittings (allowing various barb sizes or other connectors). Buy a pack of replacement filters.

When it comes to keeping junk out of the fuel system more is better. I replaced the original hose from the tank to the hard line with a Fram G2 in line filter $3.

Yes, put a filter at the lowest part of the line. I like the filters with a sediment bowl.. that way they can collect water and dirt, and draining them is a simple bolt at the bottom.

The AC Type T2 fuel filter (with brass element) is my favorite. As long as you take care of it it's the last fuel filter you will ever buy. Spendy, but looks great.

if you continually get trash, it might even be easier to replace the tank, I spent the better part of a year fighting rust in the tank. It was cheaper to get another tank than it was to have the old one boiled out. Although I got a great deal on a NOS tank.

I agree with Forty9, I have two filters on my 3100. My tank had some varnish but no signs of rust. I used the vinegar method to clean it out. I run a filter in line from the tank to the fuel pump, and one before the carb. They still catch some muck but it is easier to replace a few filters that replace a pump and clean out the carb.