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Ole Blue 68 · 08-14-2006, 02:02 PM

I bought an inline fuel filter from LMC a while back. At the time I didn't think about it but when I was installing it this weekend it hit me that a glass housing for a fuel filter may not be such a good idea. Has anyone had (or heard of) any problems with a filter like this?

Joe67 · 08-14-2006, 02:13 PM

Here are a few opinions

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=199286

Ole Blue 68 · 08-14-2006, 02:18 PM

Thanks Joe. Guess I'll be ordering a billet unit ASAP.

67chevemall · 08-14-2006, 03:10 PM

Just the thought of have glass under the hood is scary.
And then put fuel in it........?

Ole Blue 68 · 08-14-2006, 03:20 PM

Yeah, it didn't really hit me till I was putting it in.

Myself · 08-14-2006, 06:25 PM

I've run them for years with never a bit of trouble.

76bonanza · 08-14-2006, 06:58 PM

Not wanting to start any trouble I have seen many. and all major companies produce them, just like anything else they dont last for ever and need to be secured good. That being said I would still prefer billit.

**truckdude239** · 08-14-2006, 07:14 PM

what about the plastic ones?? i got one under mine hood it seems to be holding up well

**kwmech** · 08-14-2006, 10:22 PM

I put my metal filter under the cab where the line comes thru the floor to frame. Pre fuel pump and away from engine heat.

blaserman · 08-15-2006, 02:31 AM

I have had mine on for over 6 years and no problems with it. You just have to mount it so it is not hitting anything.

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2006, 06:08 AM

Mounting a filter before the pump is a good way to cause, or agravate vapor lock conditions.
I have been running my glass fuel filter since 96, and have never had a singe problem. Your fuel line isn't secured?

cdowns · 08-15-2006, 08:12 AM

if you get a polished billet one with fins it will make your truck faster// on the other hand this bike has had a glass filter for over 70years without a problem

Orange · 08-15-2006, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

if you get a polished billet one with fins it will make your truck faster//

Not without the sticker that comes in the box.

I have a glass one.
I have had people tell me that it's going to make my truck blow up...but in 10 years so far, it has been pretty good at catching the crap between the fuel pump and the carb.

I agree though - if mine wasn't fixed to where it didn't move, I'd probably worry a little bit.

Ole Blue 68 · 08-15-2006, 09:59 AM

The way I put it in the line, I'd have to nail something pretty hard for it to hit anything around it but you never know. I just started thinking about all the time/money I've put into this truck and the last thing I'd want is to have to sit there and watch it go up in flames. So, I already ordered a new one with a metal housing.

76bonanza · 08-15-2006, 10:07 AM

Did you you also get a fire extingusher so you wont have to sit there and watch it burn?

Ole Blue 68 · 08-15-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76bonanza

Did you you also get a fire extingusher so you wont have to sit there and watch it burn?

Not yet...I know

It's on the shopping list.

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2006, 10:20 PM

Plenty of vehicles COME from the FACTORY with glass filters

Joe67 · 08-16-2006, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Plenty of vehicles COME from the FACTORY with glass filters

Come or came?

Orange · 08-16-2006, 08:46 AM

Jeg's has several compact inline fuel filters that would work between the pump and carb.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10267

Given you can't see if there is any junk in it without cracking it open, but for those that are paranoid or that just don't like glass...there are plenty of options.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2006, 09:19 PM

Joe.. .GM had many that CAME... good call. All the old 6.2 liter diesels.
International has many that COME (at least within very recent years, if not to date) with glass... and there's others too, but no names are coming to mind.

Joe67 · 08-17-2006, 08:15 AM

Gotcha - thanks Longhorn

Is there any real benefit to using an inline filter when your vehicle came with the filter in the carb?

70rs/ss · 08-17-2006, 02:04 PM

yeah, it is bigger and is less likely to plug to the point of not running. I used to depend on the carb filter in my 250 powered 67 when I was 17. About that many years ago now, anyhow it died on me one day and wouldn't run, pulled the filter out and it started up and drove like a champ to the parts store, where I bought an inline and another carb filter.

Joe67 · 08-17-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

yeah, it is bigger and is less likely to plug to the point of not running. I used to depend on the carb filter in my 250 powered 67 when I was 17. About that many years ago now, anyhow it died on me one day and wouldn't run, pulled the filter out and it started up and drove like a champ to the parts store, where I bought an inline and another carb filter.

But if your fuel system is clean as it should be, there should be no need for the inline filter.

I drove many cars through the 80s and 90s with in-carb filters with no problems

70rs/ss · 08-17-2006, 03:01 PM

but these are like 30+yrs old so who knows what's in them. You can run just the carb filter, but I am usually erring on the side of caution. Besides Holleys, Edelbrocks don't have them, so I'd be sure mine did before I went in-line-less, I guess!!

Joe67 · 08-17-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

but these are like 30+yrs old so who knows what's in them. You can run just the carb filter, but I am usually erring on the side of caution. Besides Holleys, Edelbrocks don't have them, so I'd be sure mine did before I went in-line-less, I guess!!

Gotcha

08-14-2006, 02:02 PM	#1
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Inline Fuel Filter I bought an inline fuel filter from LMC a while back. At the time I didn't think about it but when I was installing it this weekend it hit me that a glass housing for a fuel filter may not be such a good idea. Has anyone had (or heard of) any problems with a filter like this?

08-14-2006, 02:13 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Here are a few opinions http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=199286 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-14-2006, 02:18 PM	#3
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Thanks Joe. Guess I'll be ordering a billet unit ASAP.

08-14-2006, 03:10 PM	#4
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Just the thought of have glass under the hood is scary. And then put fuel in it........? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-14-2006, 03:20 PM	#5
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Yeah, it didn't really hit me till I was putting it in.

08-14-2006, 06:25 PM	#6
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,142	Re: Inline Fuel Filter I've run them for years with never a bit of trouble.

08-14-2006, 06:58 PM	#7
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Not wanting to start any trouble I have seen many. and all major companies produce them, just like anything else they dont last for ever and need to be secured good. That being said I would still prefer billit. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

08-14-2006, 07:14 PM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Inline Fuel Filter what about the plastic ones?? i got one under mine hood it seems to be holding up well __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-14-2006, 10:22 PM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: Inline Fuel Filter I put my metal filter under the cab where the line comes thru the floor to frame. Pre fuel pump and away from engine heat.

08-15-2006, 02:31 AM	#10
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Inline Fuel Filter I have had mine on for over 6 years and no problems with it. You just have to mount it so it is not hitting anything. __________________ This is my best friend

08-15-2006, 06:08 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Mounting a filter before the pump is a good way to cause, or agravate vapor lock conditions. I have been running my glass fuel filter since 96, and have never had a singe problem. Your fuel line isn't secured?

08-15-2006, 08:12 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Inline Fuel Filter if you get a polished billet one with fins it will make your truck faster// on the other hand this bike has had a glass filter for over 70years without a problem Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-15-2006, 09:59 AM	#14
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Inline Fuel Filter The way I put it in the line, I'd have to nail something pretty hard for it to hit anything around it but you never know. I just started thinking about all the time/money I've put into this truck and the last thing I'd want is to have to sit there and watch it go up in flames. So, I already ordered a new one with a metal housing.

08-15-2006, 10:07 AM	#15
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Did you you also get a fire extingusher so you wont have to sit there and watch it burn? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO Last edited by 76bonanza; 08-15-2006 at 10:08 AM.

08-15-2006, 10:20 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Plenty of vehicles COME from the FACTORY with glass filters



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08-16-2006, 08:46 AM	#19
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Jeg's has several compact inline fuel filters that would work between the pump and carb. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...tegoryId=10267 Given you can't see if there is any junk in it without cracking it open, but for those that are paranoid or that just don't like glass...there are plenty of options. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

08-16-2006, 09:19 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Joe.. .GM had many that CAME... good call. All the old 6.2 liter diesels. International has many that COME (at least within very recent years, if not to date) with glass... and there's others too, but no names are coming to mind.

08-17-2006, 08:15 AM	#21
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Inline Fuel Filter Gotcha - thanks Longhorn Is there any real benefit to using an inline filter when your vehicle came with the filter in the carb? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-17-2006, 02:04 PM	#22
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Inline Fuel Filter yeah, it is bigger and is less likely to plug to the point of not running. I used to depend on the carb filter in my 250 powered 67 when I was 17. About that many years ago now, anyhow it died on me one day and wouldn't run, pulled the filter out and it started up and drove like a champ to the parts store, where I bought an inline and another carb filter.

08-17-2006, 03:01 PM	#24
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Inline Fuel Filter but these are like 30+yrs old so who knows what's in them. You can run just the carb filter, but I am usually erring on the side of caution. Besides Holleys, Edelbrocks don't have them, so I'd be sure mine did before I went in-line-less, I guess!!

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