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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: shelbyluva on November 03, 2025, 07:04:03 PM

Title: Holley 715 fuel inlet
Post by: shelbyluva on November 03, 2025, 07:04:03 PM
Which is correct, the large one with the Wix 33045 (or equivalent) or the smaller with the 33046?
Title: Re: Holley 715 fuel inlet
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 03, 2025, 07:11:48 PM
Quote from: shelbyluva on November 03, 2025, 07:04:03 PMWhich is correct, the large one with the Wix 33045 (or equivalent) or the smaller with the 33046?
The large fitting is like what was used on the cars originally from SA.
Title: Re: Holley 715 fuel inlet
Post by: shelbyluva on November 03, 2025, 07:35:45 PM
Bob, thank you. Would there be an o-ring either inside the threaded portion or between the flat parts of the fitting to filter junction?
Title: Re: Holley 715 fuel inlet
Post by: J_Speegle on November 03, 2025, 08:29:20 PM
Just to help illustrate

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/21/6-031125202556-21413629.jpeg)



Related past thread on the subject

https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=10282.msg86723#msg86723 (https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=10282.msg86723#msg86723)
Title: Re: Holley 715 fuel inlet
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 03, 2025, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: shelbyluva on November 03, 2025, 07:35:45 PMBob, thank you. Would there be an o-ring either inside the threaded portion or between the flat parts of the fitting to filter junction?
The fuel filter adapter does not typically get a gasket between the threads and the carb. If you decide to put something there for insurance like a thin O ring or gasket be sure that it is not visible once the adapter is installed.  The fuel filter does get a gasket . That gasket typically came in the filter box. The pictures of the filters that you show are shaped like the typical modern evolution. The typically Rotunda marked fuel filter base is thicker and the length sometimes is different.
Title: Re: Holley 715 fuel inlet
Post by: Drew Pojedinec on November 04, 2025, 08:56:45 AM
I use a Power valve gasket between filter and adapter.

Lemans bowls are npt, never overtighten as it isn't needed and only wears out the threads.