Help - Fuel Strainer Screen Options

[Tom1394racing]

I am getting ready to install the fuel tank in my '73 GT conversion project and need a sanity check on the strainer screen on the tank. The PET shows a strainer screen that seems to line up with the pump suction inlet line. This is consistent with my experience on 911's. However, the screen only fits on the return line fitting on the tank. I am running PMO carbs with a PMO fuel regulator and a return line.

1. Do I need the strainer? I don't recall one being in the tank originally. I plan to run a fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pump inlet.

2. If I use the strainer, should it be installed on the return line?

[Superhawk996]

Strainer goes on the suction line to the pump.

Looks like new Dansk tank? Not sure why it’s not fitting. Maybe a little persuasion - it’s ok if the sock crushes a little but if it doesn’t fit over the supply line that is a different problem than what looks like it won’t fit into tank fitting.

Porsche has been screwing up parts lately. Perhaps the sock is now sized for later tanks & supply lines that had smaller supply line when they moved pump to front? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)