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Fuel Filter
What in line fuel filter do you guys run?I have been running the Fram G-3 but would like something not as bulky and not a glass one either.And do you run it before or after the fuel pump,Thanks and have a great evening
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Re: Fuel Filter
run the filter after the pump. Putting it before can cause, or agrivate a vapor lock condition.
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Re: Fuel Filter
Quote:
here is a link to a recent fuel filter thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272848
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Re: Fuel Filter
a mechanical pump can handle small bits of junk.
Liquid under pressure boils at a higher point. We all know this... that's why the cooling system is pressurized. However, a liquid in a partial vacume, boils at a LOWER temp than normal. Anyone who has done any seriouse mountain climbing should know this. Looking at the traditional fule system on these trucks, there is a tank, line, pump, line, carb. (filter in the carb as original) The fuel in the fuel line between the tank and pump is under partial vacume. You install a restriction in that line (filter) then the pressure drops even more when you get between the filter and pump. With that reduced pressure, it can be enough to cause vapor lock... or make it worse. |
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Re: Fuel Filter
good to know fo future ref. if I have problems I know where to look. next time I replace the rubber lines. I will see if I can mount it after the pump.
thanks.
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Re: Fuel Filter
I understand the theory Andy, but If it was that much of a vacuum, wouldn't the rubber lines collapse? Ok, I realize that were not talking psi , but inches of mercury when it comes to the effects of atmospheric pressure on boiling point of a liquid, but does it really make that much difference in a fuel line to give it serious consideration? Am I over analyzing?
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Re: Fuel Filter
the way I look at it, they start to get vapor lock when the temps get in the 60's, every little bit helps... or hurts.
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Every little bit helps or hurts???
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its all about the +6 inches
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I mean every little bit in one way helps, in the other way hurts.
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Re: Fuel Filter
I use the Wix 33003 for 3/8" line. It's clear plastic, not glass.
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I know, my smart a$$ sense of humor is always getting me in trouble.
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Lemme show you something!!
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Re: Fuel Filter
Looking at the traditional fule system on these trucks, there is a tank, line, pump, line, carb. (filter in the carb as original) The fuel in the fuel line between the tank and pump is under partial vacume. You install a restriction in that line (filter) then the pressure drops even more when you get between the filter and pump. With that reduced pressure, it can be enough to cause vapor lock... or make it worse.[/QUOTE]
Out here in the soggy NW- vapor lock is not very prevalent like it is in the southern or central states where summertime temps can be in the 90's or higher for days on end.From my experience, what Andy is saying is true when dealing with stock mechanical fuel pumps. However, if you're running or plan on running an electric pump, then you would want to run the filter before the pump. The negative affects of pulling a vacuum on the fuel for the few inches between the pump and filter will very much be negated by the positive aspects of the rest of the fuel system being pressurized to 5-7 psi. For this reason, I run an Aeromotive canister style filter immediately before my Holley "Red" electric pump. Both of which are mounted on the frame rail a foot or so forward of my under bed fuel tank.
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Re: Fuel Filter
here is the one i am trying. just installed it. have approx 150 miles on it!
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