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08-30-2016, 08:05 AM | #1 |
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Fuel filter problem
I have a '31 Sport Coupe that has a fuel flow problem. Yesterday I noticed the awful condition of the (rubber) gasket that fits between the glass bowl and the filter top. Luckily I had a genuine replacement kit with a new gasket and gauze. Problem. If I screw the adjustment screw too tight fuel does not flow into the bowl. If I loosen the screw enough to allow the fuel to flow it leaks badly once the bowl is full. Any ideas?
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08-30-2016, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel filter problem
Make sure your gas cap is vented and when you start the car and the float valve / needle seat opens the bowl will fill...
Sometimes I loosen the bowl till it just fills but before it leaks out then tighten it up |
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08-30-2016, 09:44 AM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel filter problem
Even on a normal running car, if you watch the glass bowl, you're mystified about the "flow", you can't even SEE it flow.
That's why I prefer the IRON bowl. Bill Puzzled?
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08-30-2016, 02:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel filter problem
I have seen the fuel line plugged by the gasket squishing.
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08-30-2016, 07:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel filter problem
I use the iron bowls on all my model .As
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08-30-2016, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fuel filter problem
There may be times when you replace the sediment bowl filter and it doesn't fill up the carburetor is full of gas. Take a ride and it should fill up again.
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08-31-2016, 09:14 AM | #9 |
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Re: Fuel filter problem
Glenn,
I put 4 to 5 hundred miles a Month on Minerva, with an IRON bowl, & NEVER had any water in it, when I drained it! They seem to do an EXCELLENT job of filtering. JUST SET IT & FORGET IT Bro Bill W.
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