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10-21-2008, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Valdosta GA
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Fuel filter
Anybody use a metal inline fuel filter on their engine. I have the glass filter on there but I heard too many stories of engine fires.
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10-21-2008, 03:39 PM
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Location: Chula Vista, Ca
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Re: Fuel filter
Why not go with the regular filter from Napa, last long and cheap
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10-21-2008, 04:26 PM
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Location: Valdosta GA
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Re: Fuel filter
regular filter? I have a holley 650 with an external inline glass filter. I wanted to oknow the pros and cons of installing a metal inline filter.
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10-21-2008, 04:39 PM
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Location: Chula Vista, Ca
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Re: Fuel filter
the pro, they look good, the con id say they are expensive.
What model carb are you running, have a pic, is it the holley replacement of the qjet? |
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10-21-2008, 04:42 PM
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Re: Fuel filter
I am running a holly 650 carb with with holly street dominator intake. The glass filter looks good but I want safety. I saw a few online performance shops selling performance engines and they all had metal filters. So i was wonderig what everyone used.
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10-21-2008, 06:09 PM
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Location: NH / MA
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Re: Fuel filter
Guess what is was leaking on mine???????????????
I just temporarily replaced it with a section of rubber hose. I am going to install a metal filter before the fuel pump instead of before the carb because I do not like the look of them. The glass was nice and cool that I could see the flow but it started to leak and I am glad we saw it when we did. Glass fuel filters above the intake manifold is just asking for a fire. anything is better weather it looks good or not. I have heard mixed reviews on the plastic ones too SO I decided to stick with metal.
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10-21-2008, 09:09 PM
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Georgia Boy
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Re: Fuel filter
I use a clear plastic filter on mine.. you can get them at any parts or lawnmower shop.. works well and is safe.
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10-21-2008, 09:34 PM
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Re: Fuel filter
My 97 had one of those glass ones just before the pressure regulator at the carb, Just didn't trust it so put a metal one down below the brake booster out of sight.
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10-21-2008, 09:41 PM
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Re: Fuel filter
Quote:
 i have one too. The only con I know of for the metal filters is you can't see inside to see how dirty it is. |
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10-21-2008, 09:52 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: Fuel filter
I use a clear plastic one too no problems
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10-21-2008, 10:02 PM
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Slugish
 Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
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Re: Fuel filter
Have glass one before & after the mechanical fuel pump- both are well below the intake manifold .
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10-22-2008, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Marietta, OK
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Re: Fuel filter
I, and nearly all my friends, use the standard WIX universal metal filter for rubber fuel line. I run it between the factory hard line and fuel pump then run a regular line up to my Holley 750. I have had excellent luck with the WIX and they are cheap to replace at any parts store and even some Wal-Marts.
I always use the filter on the suction side of the pump (between tank and pump). The fewer joints and connections between the pump and carb, the better. Less chance of a fire if the filter comes loose or leaks, and it's less likely to affect the fuel pressure at the carb. |
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10-22-2008, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Valdosta GA
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Re: Fuel filter
That is the answer I was looking for. Thanks Nico and everyone else for your input.
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