In Line Fuel filter
 

Hey guys

In an attempt to adjust my brakes I wanted to start it up and put it in reverse, but the truck isn't starting.

I check the filter in the carb and there is a spring and a cap in there but no damn filter...why the PO left that in there is beyond me.

The PO put an inline filter so I replaced with a Gold version from napa and now the motor won't fire over.

I'm wondering if it's possible that the filter material is too dense and isn't designed for a carbed motor but a FI setup? Anyone have any thoughts...I'll probably put the old filter filter on to test out theory just want to hear if anyone has any knowledge on this.

Thanks

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A quick google search just revealed that there is Hi Pressure and Low Pressure...I'm wondering if this is another NAPA moment for me.

Re: In Line Fuel filter
 

every time there is a swap meet I buy those $2 plastic ones and use them I change them once a year and they work fine... Of course I am assuming that you have a good fuel pump and that you will be checking the dual tanks if you have them to make sure its ohming right?

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Can you see through the NAPA filter? I always use the clear Fram ones so I know for certain if the engine is getting fuel.

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Thanks Rusty, the guy at NAPA showed me the plastic one and I was concerned about the heat in the bay with plastic good to hear that it isn't an issue.

I haven't checked the pump. It worked a couple of weeks ago and now nothing. I swaped the old filter in and it still doesn't want to fire.

I'm beginning to wonder if some crud has been picked up and the carb is clogged.

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This was the filter I picked up - note that it says full flow

http://onlinestore.catamac.com.au/p-...el-filter.aspx

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As a quick check for fuel vs ignition problem, pour a small splash of gas down the carb and try to start. If it tries to fire, fuel problem, if not, ignition problem. Make sure you are chasing the correct problem.

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Parrot thanks for the tip. I was planning on putting a bit down the carb vent...I read that's the best way...I'm still learning about carbs...and squares.

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No you can't see though it's metal. There is an arrow directing flow.

I installed the old one - but never made note which way flow was before I took off as I thought I would scrap it...knowing my luck it's on backwards and all the crud is flowing to the carb.

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No dual tanks on this setup just a single...with a bunch of crud at the bottom I'm sure.

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I put a small amount of gas down the vent on the smaller primaries - I'm guess this is the correct vent? Tried to fire and nothing..you could hear it bump for just a second but nothing.

Just pulled a plug and it was black even had an oily residue on it, I'm hoping this is the issue.

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Good news.

After visiting 4 stores I was able to find the correct plugs and after changing them and putting in the plastic fuel filter for 4 bucks it fired up first crank - the easiest start since I bought it.