APPLICATION SPECIFIC FUEL FILTER
An apparatus and a method are provided for an application specific fuel filter that is configured to prevent particulates from entering the fuel system of a motor vehicle, the fuel filter comprising a hollow canister comprising a length and diameter; a first end comprising a fuel inlet; a second end comprising a fuel outlet; a filter element comprising a plurality of pleats; and a rolled seam.
1 . An application specific fuel filter that is configured to prevent particulates from entering the fuel system of a motor vehicle, the fuel filter comprising:
a hollow canister comprising a length and diameter;
a first end comprising a fuel inlet;
a second end comprising a fuel outlet;
a filter element comprising a plurality of pleats; and
a rolled seam.
2 . The fuel filter of claim 1 , where the fuel inlet comprises a threaded arrangement that is configured to fasten and receive a fuel line.
3 . The fuel filter of claim 1 , wherein a core pipe is disposed in the center of the canister, such that it is in fluid communication with the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet.
4 . The fuel filter of claim 3 , wherein the core pipe comprises a exit point at its center, so as to allow fuel to be filtered.
5 . The fuel filter of claim 1 , wherein the canister comprises a unitary construction, such that it sealingly engages with a bottom plate at the first end.
6 . The fuel filter of claim 1 , wherein the first and second ends comprise of plates that sealingly engage with the canister.
7 . The fuel filter of claim 1 , wherein the rolled seam is disposed at the first end.