Question re gas filter
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Question re gas filter
What are folks using for an inline gas filter on a 26-27 set up. Concerned about the close distance to the exhaust manifold if I mount a plastic filter under the shut off. Any photos would really help.
Another question comes to mind. I have gas seepage at the shut off coming from the front. I wound a piece of teflon string in place of the felt but I question whether it will deteriorate in contact with gas. Any thoughts?
Another question comes to mind. I have gas seepage at the shut off coming from the front. I wound a piece of teflon string in place of the felt but I question whether it will deteriorate in contact with gas. Any thoughts?
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Re: Question re gas filter
Under the big brass nut that goes into the casting is a leather washer. Get out a big wrench and snug it up but not so tight that the valve lever won’t turn or bind. New leather washers are available (got mine from Lang’s) if needed. I have some pics but can’t upload from my phone. I’ll try later when at home.
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Re: Question re gas filter
Thank you. Right now the piece has a felt instead of a leather washer. I'll purchase one from Langs. Thanks for the tip!
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Re: Question re gas filter
Richard, no additional gas filter is needed. The filter is a screen in the sediment bowl. You can open up the bottom of the sediment bowl to inspect and clean the screen. Uses a lead washer to seal the bottom fitting, reusable if you don't damage it, available from the usual vendors if you do.
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Re: Question re gas filter
Every gravity fed carburetor needs a fuel filter.
There are some who have had their car not run well, so they removed a fuel filter and then it ran fine. So they decided the filter was the problem. The DIRTY filter was the problem. When one removes a dirty filter it should be replaced with a new filter.
It does not take much trash to mess up a NH, hitting a good bump will dislodge trash from an old fuel system. The fuel filter needs to be close to the carburetor to insure that you do not end up rebuilding it.
There are some who have had their car not run well, so they removed a fuel filter and then it ran fine. So they decided the filter was the problem. The DIRTY filter was the problem. When one removes a dirty filter it should be replaced with a new filter.
It does not take much trash to mess up a NH, hitting a good bump will dislodge trash from an old fuel system. The fuel filter needs to be close to the carburetor to insure that you do not end up rebuilding it.
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Re: Question re gas filter
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Re: Question re gas filter
I think it is the same one Stan Howe recommends:
"No gravity feed carburetor should be installed on any engine with out a good quality filter just prior to the carburetor and a shutoff near it. "
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... 686#p35569
"No gravity feed carburetor should be installed on any engine with out a good quality filter just prior to the carburetor and a shutoff near it. "
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... 686#p35569
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Re: Question re gas filter
Anyone ever try the glass bowl filter sold for model A's by Snyder's?
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Re: Question re gas filter
You need a filter designed for a gravity fed system. Like riding lawn mowers. A mower shop will have the type you need. Used them for years no problem.
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Re: Question re gas filter
I prefer this screen from Snyders. Fits perfectly in sediment bulb. Just type screen in Snyders web site.
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/Prod ... hByKeyword
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Re: Question re gas filter
One that takes up very little space, Briggs and Stratton for a 18/20 hp.
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