Fuel Filter Materials
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Fuel Filter Materials
I am talking about the exterior materials.
I have used plastic one's and stopped after I observed the pulsing motion at the inlet and outlet fittings - I wonder how much of that movement they can withstand before rupturing.
I have used glass one's until the threaded center rod decided to vibrate loose one too many times.
I want to view the fuel level in the filter but it's not worth risking a major engine bay fire so I only use metal cans now.
Just some thoughts I had while reading the "Post your engine pics" post.
STW!
Linwood
I have used plastic one's and stopped after I observed the pulsing motion at the inlet and outlet fittings - I wonder how much of that movement they can withstand before rupturing.
I have used glass one's until the threaded center rod decided to vibrate loose one too many times.
I want to view the fuel level in the filter but it's not worth risking a major engine bay fire so I only use metal cans now.
Just some thoughts I had while reading the "Post your engine pics" post.
STW!
Linwood
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Re: Fuel Filter Materials (73454)
I am talking about the exterior materials.
I have used plastic one's and stopped after I observed the pulsing motion at the inlet and outlet fittings - I wonder how much of that movement they can withstand before rupturing.
I have used glass one's until the threaded center rod decided to vibrate loose one too many times.
I want to view the fuel level in the filter but it's not worth risking a major engine bay fire so I only use metal cans now.
Just some thoughts I had while reading the "Post your engine pics" post.
STW!
Linwood
I have used plastic one's and stopped after I observed the pulsing motion at the inlet and outlet fittings - I wonder how much of that movement they can withstand before rupturing.
I have used glass one's until the threaded center rod decided to vibrate loose one too many times.
I want to view the fuel level in the filter but it's not worth risking a major engine bay fire so I only use metal cans now.
Just some thoughts I had while reading the "Post your engine pics" post.
STW!
Linwood
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Re: Fuel Filter Materials (73454)
You really can't determine anything from WATCHING fuel flow anyway other than seeing if you have some or not. It is always best to go with steel canisters. You've chosen wisely. ;)
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Re: Fuel Filter Materials (drives61)
I've never felt secure with anything other than metal and I will never go back, but I see quite a few people using plastic and glass filters here and I am only tring to make them more aware of what could happen.
Thank you all.
STW!
Linwood
Thank you all.
STW!
Linwood
