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Re: [GMCnet] Carb fuel filters [message #327189 is a reply to message #327188] Sat, 16 December 2017 19:02 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Rick,
Where were you able to obtain the Micron ratings of each filters?

On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 4:45 PM, Richard Denney wrote:

> I would say it depends on the condition of the tanks and lines. I replaced
> my tanks with Cinnabar tanks in 2003 or so, and when I dropped them this
> year, they were still spotless. I replaced my upstream inline filters at
> the same time, and was able to blow through the old ones with nearly no
> resistance.
>
> There are many inline filters for 3/8" hoses, but I seek out those rated at
> 10-15 microns.
>
> The AN-6 filter up by the carb is only 18" from the carb.
>
> Rick "noting that most non-GM carbs didn't have integral filters" Denney
>
> On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 7:23 PM Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>
>> Ethanal is a very great cleaner and it is cleaning the tanks so well,
> that
>> even on the coaches that I have been useing have caught me off guard as
> the
>> residude from the tank, not particules, have coated the filters and
> caused
>> me to need to replace the filters.
>> Upon examining the filters, there is no sign of particulets, just a
> slight
>> residude that plug the filters.
>> I say, have tools and new filters with you to change on the go.
>>
>> On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 3:48 PM, Tom Lins wrote:
>>
>>> Chris Tyler wrote on Sat, 16 December 2017 16:00
>>>> Its tempting to simply eliminate the carb filter and go with an
> inline
>>> external filter as they are difficult to access.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I would not do that!
>>> I had 2 large inline filters before the carb filter when bringing our
> new
>>> coach home at the begining of this month and I ended up having to
> change
>>> them all twice on the 1300 mile trip home.
>>> Which reminds me I should probably change them again, cheap insurance.
>>>
>>> Fram CG3389
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> Elkton, FL
>>> 77 GM Rear Twin
>>>
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