Edward,
Where did you get the quote on the wheels. I'm very interested in keeping
the OEMs, but would like to drive without feeling my teeth rattle.
Stephan #2821
PS on the fuel filter, both purolator and fram make good aftermarket items,
and should not present any significant fuel drop. I like the P-unit because
is can act as a water separator, something not entirely unnecessary here in
sunny Miami, where rains can typically get into the holding tanks. Both
units are designed for mechanical OEM fuel pumps and provide lots of
protection. You should not require any other filtration with one of these
before the carb. Would a filter be the cause of vapor lock, I doubt it.
The fuel line is subject to a lot of heat because of its location, but so is
the carb itself. And as you know, the B gets very hot. But if I
understand you correctly about not having any power for 15 minutes or so,
meaning cranking power, then your starter is overheating, another common
malady for the B. While this will not stall the car once running, it does
indicate things are getting waaayy to hot under there. hope this helps
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Eberhardt" <topaz4@earthlink.net>
To: "Greg Monfort" <wingracer@email.msn.com>
Cc: "Bricklin" <bricklin@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: fuel filter
> I am using a typical can fuel filter to the carburator. In light of
> this message from Greg, could that be part of my vapor lock problem.
> The car runs well until it is hot, ~ 1/2 hour, then it stall and will
> not have even power to start the engine until 15 min. have pasted.
> During the 15 min. wait, it does help if the hood is open to speed up
> coolong of the motor.
> Ed Eberhardt
> #127
>
> P.S. I went with the after market American Racing wheels for my Brick,
> because I found out that it could cost any where form $125 to $200 plus
> per wheel to fix originals.
>
>
> Greg Monfort wrote:
>
> > Only a screen type should be used between the tank
> > and pump. Usually, the one in the tank is sufficient.
> >
> > Normally, if two filters are used, they are put in
> > parallel to keep pressure drop to a minimum.
> >
> > The only spin-on filters I know of are the racing
> > type, which require either a high pressure mechanical
> > or electric pump.
> >
> > Dunno about the diesel filter, but for sure don't use
> > one designed for late model F.I., since it will have
> > way too much pressure drop for a standard pump. I
> > would think the diesel filter would be in this
> > category.
> >
> > GM
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > > I am thinking of adding a 2nd fuel filter ( a spin
> > on type ) to the car.
> > > Does anyone have a make /model number and does it
> > matter if it was
> > > attached closer to the gas tank or the engine.
> > Can I run gasoline
> > > thru a spin on diesel fuel filter .
> > >
> > > George Iluk 1749
> > >
> > >
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