Fuel Filter

[DougVieyra]

In 1960 - '70 all my glass-bowl fuel filters had a ceramic cone inside, to work as a filter. And most all of the glass-bowl filters I bought / saw at swap meets of those years, also had the ceramic cone inserted inside the glass bowl. What ever happened to all those ? Why is it that no one ever mentions them ?
As I have a supply of them, that is what I have always used , and still use. They seem to have work good for me for over 50 years. I would appreciate hearing from some of you, why no one mentions using these old ceramic cones as a filter in their glass bowls. Have other found them giving poor service ?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Doug, I was just thinking about those same filters today, because I'd like to add one to my 1950 Studebaker glass bowl. I took the carb apart after driving it 100 miles and found some fine rust in the carb bowl. I'll have to buy one of the NAPA paper filters and see if that will trap the fine stuff, but I better buy a spare in case it fill up. I think the ceramic ones can be cleaned by back flushing.

[Harley03joe]

Ok I Read All The Post's But I Did Not See Any Recommendations On What Inline Or Sediment Bowl Filter Is Best Wix #33039, Fram # CG3, Or Hasting # GF18 ?

Also What Do Most Of You Think About The InLine Filter Fram # G1 ?

You See I'm Getting Real Fine Rust Dust, And I Flushed The Tank 4 Times

Let Me Know Ok
Thank You
Harley03joe

[Mitch//pa]

The fram cg3 lokks like it is a different style and may not be held up in place by the bowl

Go with the Hastings or wix

Stay away from inlines period most restrict gravity flow, they look bad and can also be a fire hazard

make sure you have the standup in the tank also

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Jack '29 Sport Coupe

I was over at my friend's house the other day and watched as he installed his carburator after cleaning out the mesh micro filter that disolved as a result of todays fuels. What a mess. He told me that he was going to put
in an inline filter instead. Soooooo, I opened the rumble lid on my coupe and
pulled out my spare filter and told him to try it instead----no need for clamps, no need for hoses to splice into the fuel line, no need to cut the line, etc., etc.... A lot of guys on the barn know the filter I'm talking about, but for you newbies it's the NAPA filter P/N 3039 that sits in the glass sediment bowl. Of course it doesn't work for you guys with the sediment bulb, lol. What I like about this filter is that once it is installed
there is about an inch of space between the bottom of the filter and the
glass bowl-----plenty of room to place a small magnet to pick up any rust
particles that the filter might miss. I use a 1/4" X 1: industrial magnet that
grabs onto the bottom of the filter on the metal rim. Pretty neat. My
friend is as "happy as a clam." JMHO

Jack

Just how happy is a clam and why so? First time I ever heard that clams are happy !
Wayne

[DK1931]

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I did the same thing with the NAPA filter and magnet. The problem I'm having is the the bowl didn't fill with gas. Should it? Thanks Don

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by DK1931

I did the same thing with the NAPA filter and magnet. The problem I'm having is the the bowl didn't fill with gas. Should it? Thanks Don

yes it should fill to the top like originally
it has air
turn on the fuel and loosen the bowl a tad to purge it

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

The fram cg3 lokks like it is a different style and may not be held up in place by the bowl

Go with the Hastings or wix

Stay away from inlines period most restrict gravity flow, they look bad and can also be a fire hazard

make sure you have the standup in the tank also

Ok Thanks For Your Input

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Jack '29 Sport Coupe

Yep, the fine mesh on those micro flters gets eaten up in no time by the gasoline additives, and little particles of the mesh wind up in the carburetor in no time. The paper filter such as a NAPA 3039 work like a charm.

Jack

JACK:
Do You Have To Use The Bowl Gasket With The Napa 3039 Or Wix 33036 Filter ??
Thanks For Your Answer
Harley03joe

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Harley03joe

JACK:
Do You Have To Use The Bowl Gasket With The Napa 3039 Or Wix 33036 Filter ??
Thanks For Your Answer
Harley03joe

i am not Jack but yes use the cork gasket and screen as before

[Michael M]

For C26PineLake:

happy as a clam
To be exceedingly happy and content.
The full phrase is "happy as a clam at high tide." Clams can only be dug up at low tides, so at high tide a clam is safer and secure, so therefore, happy.
Everything in my life seems to be going great; I'm happy as a clam.

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i am not Jack but yes use the cork gasket and screen as before

Ok Thank You, But I Have The Rubber Gasket ?

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Harley03joe

Ok Thank You, But I Have The Rubber Gasket ?

i have had the ethanol attack the rubber...
im not saying it won't work just beware

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i have had the ethanol attack the rubber...
im not saying it won't work just beware

Ok I Just Orded From Snyders
Thank You Mitch

ITEM PRODUCT NUMBER QTY ITEM PRICE TOTAL PRICE

5 Sediment Bulb Gaskets Cork A-8110-A-Q5 1 $1.50

Gas Line A-9240-B 1 $5.25

5 Sediment Bulb Screen A-9155-SC 5 $1.50 $7.50

Headlight Visors A-13004-J 1 $26.75 $26.75

Did I Do Good ?

[Paul from Maine]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I see your point about the holes being covered. I'd cut the I.D. of the rim gasket a bit larger, just enough to uncover the holes.

That's what I did about three years ago. Haven't had a fuel system problem since!

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Harley03joe

Ok I Just Orded From Snyders
Thank You Mitch

ITEM PRODUCT NUMBER QTY ITEM PRICE TOTAL PRICE

5 Sediment Bulb Gaskets Cork A-8110-A-Q5 1 $1.50

Gas Line A-9240-B 1 $5.25

5 Sediment Bulb Screen A-9155-SC 5 $1.50 $7.50

Headlight Visors A-13004-J 1 $26.75 $26.75

Did I Do Good ?

i am always able to reuse the screens, clean then with carb cleaner and blow it off... but yes you did good it doesnt hurt to have extra things plus its cheap enough. i always keep alot of the corks in stock along with extra fuel filters...

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i am always able to reuse the screens, clean then with carb cleaner and blow it off... but yes you did good it doesnt hurt to have extra things plus its cheap enough. i always keep alot of the corks in stock along with extra fuel filters...

Me Also Mitch
I Got 5 Wix 33039 Fuel Filter Coming Also
What Filter Do You Use ? And Does It Go Like This Screen First Then Cork Gasket Then Filter ? Does The Holes Get Coverd Up At All ?

[Mitch//pa]

screen first then cork gasket.. the filter will sit against the glass bowl, there is a little recess for it to stay in place. youll see when you take it apart to install it.

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

screen first then cork gasket.. the filter will sit against the glass bowl, there is a little recess for it to stay in place. youll see when you take it apart to install it.

Ok Mitch Thank You For That Info.
This Is Why I Love The Ford Barn Forum, Just Because Of Guys Just Like You.

Tell Me What Brand And Number Filter Are You Useing ?
Thank You
Joe
Harley03joe

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Harley03joe

Ok Mitch Thank You For That Info.
This Is Why I Love The Ford Barn Forum, Just Because Of Guys Just Like You.

Tell Me What Brand And Number Filter Are You Useing ?
Thank You
Joe
Harley03joe

thanks Joe,
see post #35 i use the wix 33039