Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: Description and Operation

FUEL PUMP STRAINER

The fuel strainer connects onto the fuel pump inlet port on the end cap of the fuel pump assembly and consists of a finely woven plastic filter. A metal compression ring is fitted around the plastic strainer to fuel pump feed port and the complete fuel strainer assembly is fastened to the fuel pump end cap with a metal speed clip fastener. The strainers function is to filter fuel contaminants from within the fuel reservoir and also act to wick the fuel. The fuel strainer is serviced as part of the complete fuel pump and strainer assembly. Fuel stoppage at the strainer indicates an abnormal amount of sediment in the fuel tank which should be removed before reinstallation of the fuel tank into the vehicle.