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matthufham · 08-29-2007, 06:25 PM

glass fuel filter broke sitting on top of the intake. it wasn't touching anything, it just loosened and started spewing gas out from the filter. i smelled fuel and saw a trail behind me and pulled over, fuel was coming out the passenger side so i look under the hood and the intake's valleys were full of fuel and the whole engine compartment covered in gasoline. nothing caught fire but it took the rubber undercoating off my firewall and discolored my red water pump. my amp fuse holder melted, and that's about it.

Longhorn Man · 08-29-2007, 06:27 PM

did it break, or was it just not tight?
You been replacing the gaskets when you replace the filter?

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2007, 06:27 PM

Ouch

71MUTT · 08-29-2007, 06:30 PM

That was a close one.

matthufham · 08-29-2007, 06:45 PM

it loosened itself. it was tight and maintenance free for about 5000 miles since the new motor. it technically should tighten back up but it's somehow cross threaded now so I’m running without a filter for a bit. i need a good metal filter that's a one piece design.

**Classic Bowties** · 08-29-2007, 06:56 PM

i need a good metal filter that's a one piece design.[/QUOTE]

you must have been being watched over by the chevy gods, the outcome of this could have ended terribly different. Those glass filters are just a problem waiting to happen. Cb

ChevLoRay · 08-29-2007, 06:59 PM

Okay, this is a sign....second incident in two days with the glass fuel filter...and I have one. I also have a new Russell metal in-line fuel filter. Guess it is time to change, huh? But I keep my fire extinguisher on the seat right beside me.

I have been set on fire once, already. So, if you have "being set on fire before you die" on your list of things to do, mark it off. It ain't worth the trouble.

If you don't know how to use a fire extinguisher properly, you might want to think about it. Remember the P.A.S.S. acronym. P=pull the pin A=aim at the base of the flames S=squeeze the handle S=sweep from side to side. Hopefully, you won't need to resort to this, but PASS is easy enough to remember. Heck, take a magic marker and write PASS on your fire extinguisher. That'll remind you.

08-29-2007, 06:25 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	it finally happened to me glass fuel filter broke sitting on top of the intake. it wasn't touching anything, it just loosened and started spewing gas out from the filter. i smelled fuel and saw a trail behind me and pulled over, fuel was coming out the passenger side so i look under the hood and the intake's valleys were full of fuel and the whole engine compartment covered in gasoline. nothing caught fire but it took the rubber undercoating off my firewall and discolored my red water pump. my amp fuse holder melted, and that's about it.

08-29-2007, 06:27 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: it finally happened to me did it break, or was it just not tight? You been replacing the gaskets when you replace the filter?

08-29-2007, 06:27 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: it finally happened to me Ouch __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-29-2007, 06:30 PM	#4
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: it finally happened to me That was a close one. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

08-29-2007, 06:45 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: it finally happened to me it loosened itself. it was tight and maintenance free for about 5000 miles since the new motor. it technically should tighten back up but it's somehow cross threaded now so I’m running without a filter for a bit. i need a good metal filter that's a one piece design.

08-29-2007, 06:56 PM	#6
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,604	Re: it finally happened to me i need a good metal filter that's a one piece design.[/QUOTE] you must have been being watched over by the chevy gods, the outcome of this could have ended terribly different. Those glass filters are just a problem waiting to happen. Cb

08-29-2007, 06:59 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: it finally happened to me Okay, this is a sign....second incident in two days with the glass fuel filter...and I have one. I also have a new Russell metal in-line fuel filter. Guess it is time to change, huh? But I keep my fire extinguisher on the seat right beside me. I have been set on fire once, already. So, if you have "being set on fire before you die" on your list of things to do, mark it off. It ain't worth the trouble. If you don't know how to use a fire extinguisher properly, you might want to think about it. Remember the P.A.S.S. acronym. P=pull the pin A=aim at the base of the flames S=squeeze the handle S=sweep from side to side. Hopefully, you won't need to resort to this, but PASS is easy enough to remember. Heck, take a magic marker and write PASS on your fire extinguisher. That'll remind you. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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