Where to mount inline fuel filter??
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Where to mount inline fuel filter??
I was thinking about putting a filter inline just prior to the carb, but then was thinking that I wanted to keep fuel fittings to a minimum in the engine bay...and also to keep a cleaner look....NOW thinking about rear near the tank.
Thoughts, or other options??
Thanks.
Thoughts, or other options??
Thanks.
Last edited by MakoShark72; May 24, 2008 at 06:56 PM.
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If you do a search, I think you will find that most guys recommend a filter as close to the carb as possible. That would be downstream of the fuel pump which does a good job of providing pressure but not good at pumping with restricted suction.
If it's a trade off between function and looks, you have to make that decision.
Terry
If it's a trade off between function and looks, you have to make that decision.
Terry
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I built this one, follwing the paper here that Lars published. The only difference is the filter part # You also want to make sure the filter is as vertical as possible to prevent vapor lock.
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On a street car with a mechancal engine-mounted pump, put the filter between the pump and the carb. Here's another photo of a setup like this:
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i'm running a filter in the fuel line under the car just where the seam on the front of the passenger door is. seems to work ok. i'm considering the summit fuel rail as well.
as for the hiccup while cruising, run the voltmeter tests on your coil, if you have HEI. i had a hiccup while cruising after about 30 minutes. thought it was vapor lock, turned out to be a bad coil.
as for the hiccup while cruising, run the voltmeter tests on your coil, if you have HEI. i had a hiccup while cruising after about 30 minutes. thought it was vapor lock, turned out to be a bad coil.
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i'm running a filter in the fuel line under the car just where the seam on the front of the passenger door is. seems to work ok. i'm considering the summit fuel rail as well.
as for the hiccup while cruising, run the voltmeter tests on your coil, if you have HEI. i had a hiccup while cruising after about 30 minutes. thought it was vapor lock, turned out to be a bad coil.
as for the hiccup while cruising, run the voltmeter tests on your coil, if you have HEI. i had a hiccup while cruising after about 30 minutes. thought it was vapor lock, turned out to be a bad coil.
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