Fuel Pickup Replacement

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ez8
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Fuel Pickup Replacement

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Hello all, new to the board and to the M37 (I do have a Willys MB, though!)

I'm in the process of getting a 1963 M37 running that has set for a few years and of course the fuel system is a mess. My question is: Can the fuel pick up be replaced with something else? It seems like I could just drop a fuel line from the pickup into the tank rather than use the apparatus that is standard (and $179 from VPW!!).

Your advice is much appreciated.
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Re: Fuel Pickup Replacement

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Yes you can but put a filter on it because you will have particulate problems down the road.

Welcome to the site and we all look forward to seeing pictures of your project.

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Re: Fuel Pickup Replacement

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The standard unit has a location for the vent line and a pick up line with filter. This is so you don't get water in the fuel when fording. If you don't plan on fording, I think I have a spare tank pickup assy. that has an atmospheric valve and a pickup tube on the flange. $35 shipped if I can dig it up in the shed. (-Without Fording Vent & Filter Part #CC1273761)
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Re: Fuel Pickup Replacement

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Belated welcome aboard! Thanks for saving another one!
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