I used a vice grip to turn the big nut. I would not recommend removing the screen. It is pretty course and you don't want that big crap in the lines. In Normal operation with clean fuel (and a clean tank) the screen should never get plugged. If it does, you have other problems.
In boats (with big tanks) it's not unusual to have fuel in the tanks for long periods. The marine guys have a technique called "polishing" where they pump the fuel through a series of external filters. This can take several hours depending on tank size. But with a small auto tank, I'd just us up most of the fuel and drain it through the filter hole. If a lot of crud comes out you probably want to get a pro to drop and purge the tank. -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of archer Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 15:19 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen Has anyone ever eliminated the filter screen in the tank and put a truck type screw-on filter under the hood to take it's place? I have a hard time working under the car, so if there were simply two lines to the tank and a big screw on filter under the hood, that would be a big help. Also, does anyone know the size socket needed to remove the tank screen on an '83 300D? Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
