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Finger Strainers

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Finger strainers are for fuel tank outlets. Standard size features a brass fitting with 3/8" male pipe thread which fits AN867-3 welding flange, and 1/4" female pipe thread for valve or fuel line fitting. Screen is 16 mesh brass.

Large finger strainer has a 3/8"-NPT x 1/2"-M-NPT brass bushing with a T304 stainless steel screen. Uses welding flange AN867-4.
   
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Excellent product. Always reliable.

Lorena M Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
December 5, 2024

Silver S Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
January 29, 2024

Quality product fits perfectly.

Stephen T Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
November 6, 2023

Great quality product. Arrived on time.

Kenneth W Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
December 16, 2022

Great product for the Kitfox

John E Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
November 20, 2022

Great price and product

Drew N Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
August 4, 2022

As advertised, installed easily.

Brent H Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
July 12, 2022

Actually using it for a Rat Rod Beer Keg Gas Tank. Already have a couple of these for my Highlander wing tanks.

Wade S Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
March 26, 2022

Scott W Verified Purchase

Finger Strainer - Standard
October 19, 2021

Fit well

Patrick
June 12, 2020

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Q: How long are the standard and large size finger strainers?

The standard finger strainer is approximately 2-11/16" long. The large finger strainer is approximately 3" long.

Q: Does the large strainer (part # 05-04445) have a fitting to accept AN(-8) fittings for 1/2 fuel lines?

The thread size of the strainer is a 3/8" NPT Female and a 1/2" NPT male threads.

Q: What is the o.d. of the screen portion on the standard and the large finger strainer?

Standard Finger Strainer: .48" screen OD Large Finger Strainer: .60" screen OD

Q: Is the Large finger strainer screen 16 mesh as well?

Yes they are both 16 mesh.

Q: What is the screen height and thread grip height for the standard strainer? Also what is the HEX dimension?

The screen is 2". The thread is 3/8 npt and it is .421" long. You would use a 3/4 wrench.

Q: Does this filter have an o-ring between the HEX and the thread?

No it does not.

Q: Is there a flare fitting on the ID for the mating union/male threaded connection?

It is threaded 3/8 npt.

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