Additional Fuel Filter
Discussion
Following advice given on this very forum a few weeks ago I got ny regular garage to replace the high pressure fuel pipe. The mechanic said it wasn't too bad (1985 car) but at 25 years old is a worthwhile precaution.
I also asked him to think about fitting another fuel filter on the low pressure side of the fuel pump.
The swirl pot only confuses matters!
Anyway - I wanted to ask if anybody else had added a fuel filter after the tanks, how did you do it and do you have photos.
Russ Wood
I also asked him to think about fitting another fuel filter on the low pressure side of the fuel pump.
The swirl pot only confuses matters!
Anyway - I wanted to ask if anybody else had added a fuel filter after the tanks, how did you do it and do you have photos.
Russ Wood
I fitted a BULLET filter before the fuel pump on my 400SE.
Originally it had a paper element which restricted fuel flow at high engine powers when the fuel tank was less than half full.
Changing the paper element for a wire mesh element solved the problem.
Bullet filter and mesh insert were bought from Demon Tweeks.
Rgds
Hamish
Originally it had a paper element which restricted fuel flow at high engine powers when the fuel tank was less than half full.
Changing the paper element for a wire mesh element solved the problem.
Bullet filter and mesh insert were bought from Demon Tweeks.
Rgds
Hamish
Brap_Brap said:
I went clear with mine due to keep my eye on rust in the tank/swirl pot.
Mike - are you rebuilding a Morgan there? ;^)Sounds like a good idea - presumably the pump can handle fine stuff and it's the big lumps you need to strain out there Hamish?
How about one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/In-Line-Fuel-Filter-Mesh-Typ...
Can't go wrong for 3 quid, although I'd add a metal shroud to protect it from stones.
Edited by adam quantrill on Wednesday 11th November 15:16
Holy thread resurrection....
Anyone any idea's where to get 25mm fuel pipe from? Seems a bit chickens teeth, awaiting a call back from TVR car parts and the other usual suspects do not stock it. Apart from Samco, 60 odd notes for a meter
Only need the bit from the tanks to the swirl pot, may as well replace the lot.
Anyone any idea's where to get 25mm fuel pipe from? Seems a bit chickens teeth, awaiting a call back from TVR car parts and the other usual suspects do not stock it. Apart from Samco, 60 odd notes for a meter
Only need the bit from the tanks to the swirl pot, may as well replace the lot.Ah, cheers Mark, did not think of marine use. There are a few chandlers around here (well, Swansea and Cardiff). Never bought anything of ebay though. Got to drain the tank first, had me stanly and saucer ready and thought I had better do it proper so waiting for the jerry can. Gauge said 1/4 or just under. Thought about dumping it in the other car but I do not know how bad it is.
Cheers all, this is getting silly. There used to be an excellent hose supplier down the local industrial estate, could not find it so I suppose they have gone under, same with the prop shaft firm and the fasteners supplier.
If TVR car parts do not come up then its down the chandlers with a yo ho ho and a bucket of rum.
If TVR car parts do not come up then its down the chandlers with a yo ho ho and a bucket of rum.
You might get a discount if you say "Ahoy me matey" on entering the shop..On second thoughts you better not..
Yes it is a shame when these particular companies stop trading..I think modern made cars kill certain industries and they become few and far between..And then expensive..Good luck with the hoes..Whoops i mean hose..Ziga
Yes it is a shame when these particular companies stop trading..I think modern made cars kill certain industries and they become few and far between..And then expensive..Good luck with the hoes..Whoops i mean hose..Ziga
I resurrected this thread for the piccies and to jog memories.
I thought I would pop down that place I went to last time (many years ago), nope, gone. The prop shaft place did the damaged yoke on the Vixen and supplied the grease nippled U/J. Even offered to fit for free if I took the bits in. Bit of a shock as bits start to go on the old gel.
I thought I would pop down that place I went to last time (many years ago), nope, gone. The prop shaft place did the damaged yoke on the Vixen and supplied the grease nippled U/J. Even offered to fit for free if I took the bits in. Bit of a shock as bits start to go on the old gel.
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