Fuel Filter Location

Trevor B said
Is there any good argument for putting it before the fuel pump? Especially considering old fuel tanks/crud?

I wondered this also because that is the way mine is set up. Rubber line with the filter in it from the fuel line to the pump and a solid metal line from the pump to the carb. NOTHING on my car is original though.

gilberttitan08 said
might as well put it after the fuel pump. It's ultimately going to do the same thing as if you put it before the pump and that is, filter the fuel.

Except if you put the filter before it would keep crap from getting to the pump and possibly damaging it? Just thinking out loud.