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Re: Carb fuel filters [message #327179 is a reply to message #327121] Sat, 16 December 2017 15:00 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Chris Tyler is currently offline  Chris Tyler   United States
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Its tempting to simply eliminate the carb filter and go with an inline external filter as they are difficult to access. many a Qjet has been discarded with boogered threads when people have done it wrong.
BTW there is [or at least was] a kit to repair that.
I run an View -all pyrex glass filter at a low point before the fuel pump with fuel inlection rated hose and double clamps. THe plastic ones discolor with age and become opaque.This ebables a visual check of the filter and for water issues as welll as a easy drain point with the electric pump. Never had a leak; if it did it will leak on hte ground rather than hot engine components.
In the high performence world the filters are almost always removed as they are a fuel restriction at high flow [especialy the pressed brass pettet type]- more than we will ever need for our application though.
Problem is, stuff can still sloth of at the pump or line and you risk sticking the needle and seat.
For that reason I still have the paper element in place just in case- which with the pre filter should last a long time


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