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emerystora
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I thought a see through glass filter sounded great so I put one on years ago but it was broken by a stone or something. I replaced it with a metal one.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Dec 17, 2017, at 7:02 AM, Chris Tyler wrote:
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> k2gkk wrote on Sat, 16 December 2017 15:17
>> Hi, Chris.
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>> Do you have a source and part number for that Pyrex bowl filter? Sounds like an excellent suggestion.
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>> D C "Mac" Macdonald
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>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-mm-5-16-Universal-Fuel-Filter-Glass-Petrol-Inline-Reusable-Car-Motorcycle/263037801143?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.S
>> IM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49564%26meid%3De1f9dc7a62a24c1db4bd0a5fa9798dac%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172471507867&_trksid=p2047675.c100005
>> .m1851
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>> Here is a 5/15 one. More common in parts stores is the Spector version with multple size nylon fittings
>> I have run one of these typeon all of my carb vehicles
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>> To be more clear, Im not advocating removal of the carb filter ! This is a 'pre-filter' ,if you will
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>> ________________________________
>> From: Gmclist on behalf of Chris Tyler
>> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2017 15:00
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Carb fuel filters
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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 injection rated hose and double clamps. The plastic ones
>> discolor
>> with age and become opaque. This enables a visual check of the filter and for water issues as well as a easy drain point with the electric pump.
>> Never
>> had a leak; if it did it will leak on the ground rather than hot engine components.
>> In the high performance world the filters are almost always removed as they are a fuel restriction at high flow [especially 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
>> --
>> 76 Glenbrook
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