Edward and all - ,
I have a spin on filter on my Brick for the past 3+ years. I have it
mounted to the left wheel well behind the radiator overflow tank. It
was the only place to fit it in. It is a diesel fuel filter part
#068127177B from Volkswagen (Audi). Several other filters that are
comparable are - Purlator - F60152 or WIX #33472. I use it to
primarily keep gas tank crud from messing up the carburetor. Hope
that helps.
--- Jon Postoloff
#1284
----- Original Message -----
From: "alfaki" <alfaki@bellsouth.net>
To: <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: fuel filter
> 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.
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- 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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