Extra fuel filter for tri-power setup ?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Extra fuel filter for tri-power setup ?
Hi
Did anybody install a extra fuel filter , may be into the fuel supply line from the pump to the carbs, on his original tri-power setup ?
I don't like the idea of having only the inline bronze filter at each carb inlet.
Any pics where , what and how it's been installed.
Günther
Did anybody install a extra fuel filter , may be into the fuel supply line from the pump to the carbs, on his original tri-power setup ?
I don't like the idea of having only the inline bronze filter at each carb inlet.
Any pics where , what and how it's been installed.
Günther
Drifting
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From: Melrose Florida
Hi Gunther,
I'll tr and get a pic, but I installed a universal type metal filter on my 69 L71 in line after the pump, where the fuel line crosses the intake manifold. It's the kind that is cylindical, maybe 1.5" dia. and 2.5" long, w/clamps and short piecs of rubber included.
Steve
I'll tr and get a pic, but I installed a universal type metal filter on my 69 L71 in line after the pump, where the fuel line crosses the intake manifold. It's the kind that is cylindical, maybe 1.5" dia. and 2.5" long, w/clamps and short piecs of rubber included.
Steve
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Melting Slicks
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Hi
So that is in the horizontal section of the fuel line, isn't it ?
Yes, pics would be great.
I would probably try to flare the existing fuel tube and use proper B-nut type
connections ( MS or AN ) , if that is possible. Would possibly get this done at work in our
hydraulic shop.
Günther
So that is in the horizontal section of the fuel line, isn't it ?
Yes, pics would be great.
I would probably try to flare the existing fuel tube and use proper B-nut type
connections ( MS or AN ) , if that is possible. Would possibly get this done at work in our
hydraulic shop.
Günther
Last edited by WESCH; Jun 25, 2007 at 04:39 PM.
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From: Millington Illinois
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Hi
Did anybody install a extra fuel filter , may be into the fuel supply line from the pump to the carbs, on his original tri-power setup ?
I don't like the idea of having only the inline bronze filter at each carb inlet.
Any pics where , what and how it's been installed.
Günther
Did anybody install a extra fuel filter , may be into the fuel supply line from the pump to the carbs, on his original tri-power setup ?
I don't like the idea of having only the inline bronze filter at each carb inlet.
Any pics where , what and how it's been installed.
Günther
http://www.lbfun.com/Corvette/Tech/v...uel%20Line.pdf
Drifting
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From: Loveland, CO
On all my vettes over the years I have spliced in a fuel filter in the rubber hose right after the gas tank. I currently use this system on my '69 tripower. It fits nicely in the frame rail and does not mess up the metal fuel lines up at the carb. I do not like the idea of a large filter under the hood acting as a heat sink and causing drivability issues, especially with today's gasoline.
Don't tell Lars because he hates this system. Something about sucking rather that pushing. But, I have never had a problem.
Just another idea.
Ralph.
Don't tell Lars because he hates this system. Something about sucking rather that pushing. But, I have never had a problem.
Just another idea.
Ralph.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Hi
Thanks for Lras's tech paper. I forgot about it.
I also like the idea of the filter in front of the pump.
My injected Opel Manta B has one, but it is a rather coarse screen. It has a fine mesh filter also after the pump.
So I don't realy know, maybe both, even the same filters.
They are good enough for a injection with high flow due to the return line, so should do for a only supply line feed 4 times bigger Vette engine.
I'm thinking about it. Günther
Thanks for Lras's tech paper. I forgot about it.
I also like the idea of the filter in front of the pump.
My injected Opel Manta B has one, but it is a rather coarse screen. It has a fine mesh filter also after the pump.
So I don't realy know, maybe both, even the same filters.
They are good enough for a injection with high flow due to the return line, so should do for a only supply line feed 4 times bigger Vette engine.
I'm thinking about it. Günther
Burning Brakes
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From: Lima, OH -- 69 L71 427/435hp
On all my vettes over the years I have spliced in a fuel filter in the rubber hose right after the gas tank. I currently use this system on my '69 tripower. It fits nicely in the frame rail and does not mess up the metal fuel lines up at the carb. I do not like the idea of a large filter under the hood acting as a heat sink and causing drivability issues, especially with today's gasoline.
Don't tell Lars because he hates this system. Something about sucking rather that pushing. But, I have never had a problem.
Just another idea.
Ralph.
Don't tell Lars because he hates this system. Something about sucking rather that pushing. But, I have never had a problem.
Just another idea.
Ralph.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Loveland, CO
Just go to Checkers or any auto supply store and get a 3/8" fuel filter. Cut the rubber line, take out about 4" and use the clamps suppled in the filter kit. If you look under your rear valance, it will be fairly clear to you.
Ralph.
Ralph.
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