Routing fuel lines correctly

You say you cannot find 3rd line filters. You need to find a parts man who can read catalogs. I've always used wix, but once you find their number, you can interchange that to other brands as well. They are made with inline fittings, as well as the return line off at a 90. I thing that was Jeep.

Here is one example

https://partshawk.com/wix-33040-fuel-filter.html
Found it, here:

https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/thermoquad-fuel-return-line.201864/