starfire

I've never had one of these before.

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Should it be half full (1/4 full?) like that when the car is not running?

TripDeuces

They always look like that not running. Not a big deal

starfire

Cool. Thanks.

Run to Rund

They are also a good way to start a fire some day!

starfire

Can you elaborate?

oldcutlass

I've used that very same style filter for over 40 years and never had or seen a fire cause by one.

joe_padavano

I have to agree - and yes, I've also been using them for over 40 years with no problems. Some people are concerned that the plastic can break and leak, but I'd be more worried about the glass bowls used on the factory filters (like the one I suspect is used on the Rund car... )

TripDeuces

Yeah but the glass bowls are just cool looking

starfire

Yeah, while looking through the Fusick catalog I saw the glass one that is supposed to be on this car and thought to myself the plastic one looks safer, but the glass one does look very cool.

DeltaPace77

I'm running a rear mounted electric fuel pump and canister fuel filter on my car. While you really can't see anything in the engine bay, another option to consider.

Run to Rund

The Rund car started out with a stock Tri Carb fuel filter (glass bowl) and I spent a lot of time chasing leaks at all the fittings. I wonder if the Tri Carbs I have seen burned up had a leak of that sort. I am now running a 3/8" steel line from the hose coming out of the frame crossmember to the fuel junction block. The filter is at the back along with the electric fuel pump. I found that the Holley mechanical fuel pump caused the carbs to run out of fuel just after the 1/8 mile.

DeltaPace77

I don't run my car in the drags, but my well set up 455 is quite happy with what I've done. Rear mounted Mallory 140 pump, filter, and engine mounted regulator. Really did this more for storage than performance, as also have an underdash power switch. Nice set up really, as can prime the carb on start up, and stall the car out on empty carb bowels during shut down. Car starts instantly when sitting for months, and usually disconnect the carb line in the summer, and pump the lines clear into bottle. Actually wouldn't go back.

71 Cutlass

Starfire, what brand of fuel filter is that in the photo? Is there a part # for it?
Thanks...looking into switching from my glass inline filter.

Rickman48

We had a customer [65 98] that had a 'plastic' one - the car overheated and the plastic one melted, fuel all over, and caught fire - on the expressway!
Car burnt to the ground!
I've changed about 10 since then - to the steel ones!

oldcutlass

I will say that I never use those clamps, I prefer screw clamps.

citcapp

I prefer the steel filter as well and change it once a year. Low cost and easy insurance for clean fuel

starfire

So would you suggest the $2.83 Fram filter from Amazon:


or would I be better off with the $16.99 one from Jegs:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/15175...FexaMgodhD4Ajg

?

MDchanic

Depends on how much you like stainless steel.

- Eric

oldcutlass

Have you ever considered going to your local auto parts store. They have them in stock. I would not buy the $16.99 one.

Fram plastic is a G3

And the Purolator version is a F20118

starfire

Well, yes, but that would require me getting off my fat *** and going to the store!