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Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:18 pm

Glenn wrote: Rowroy wrote: The only reservation I would have about this filter is wether or not it is designed for a pressurized system.

Bet then, if you install it between the tank and pump, I guess there wouldn't be a problem. Hmmm, that was easy!

The stock pump only puts out 3.5psi. I think it can take it.

Assuming the filter is 1.25" in diameter and 2" long, it would have to contain a total pressure of 13.73 lbs of pressure. I'm sure it can . . . but for how long?

Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:20 pm

Rowroy wrote: Glenn wrote: Rowroy wrote: The only reservation I would have about this filter is wether or not it is designed for a pressurized system.

Bet then, if you install it between the tank and pump, I guess there wouldn't be a problem. Hmmm, that was easy!

The stock pump only puts out 3.5psi. I think it can take it.

Assuming the filter is 1.25" in diameter and 2" long, it would have to contain a total pressure of 13.73 lbs of pressure. I'm sure it can . . . but for how long?

Are you saying that that metal filter will burst, but those cheap $0.50 plastic filters are OK to use? Because many people use them.

Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:09 pm

I know this has nothing to do with a beetle but... make sure the screws holding your generator on are tightened, because at lunch one day, on the way back from La Casita, my friends bus caught on fire, because his generator fell off, sparked the fuel line, and burst into flames but we thought it just died, pretty scary.

Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:30 am

Glenn wrote: Rowroy wrote: Glenn wrote: Rowroy wrote: The only reservation I would have about this filter is wether or not it is designed for a pressurized system.

Bet then, if you install it between the tank and pump, I guess there wouldn't be a problem. Hmmm, that was easy!

The stock pump only puts out 3.5psi. I think it can take it.

Assuming the filter is 1.25" in diameter and 2" long, it would have to contain a total pressure of 13.73 lbs of pressure. I'm sure it can . . . but for how long?

Are you saying that that metal filter will burst, but those cheap $0.50 plastic filters are OK to use? Because many people use them.

Not at all. All I'm saying is that I would think twice about installing lawnmower parts on my car . . . as well as cheap plastic filters (my car is worth more than $.50). Personally, I would choose the Mr. Gasket filter over the Toro simply because Mr. Gasket designates their's as an automobile filter, and not for a riding mower.

Having said that, chances are they're probably manufactured by the same company; the only difference being the name on the product. I'm just not willing to take a chance with something that isn't meant for a car.

Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:48 pm

John M. wrote: That Braided German Fuel Line is like a god damn chinese finger trap when you try and remove it...I'm not so sure that hose clamps really do much :P

I had to use vise grips to get the fuel line off this afternoon. If you check you lines periodically for cracks I wouldn't think that they could easily slip off!

One of the best tools ever. Like $15 bucks, made by OTC. Works great for removing stubborn vacuum or fuel lines.

Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:36 pm

Glenn wrote: I just found another quality filter. This one has 1/4" fittings so it will fit on the stock 5.5mm fuel line. It's got a steel can and filters down to 10 microns. It's for a Toro lawn tractor, so you'll have to get it at the local lawn equipment store.

Glenn, which model lawn tractor? I'm having some difficulty tracking the filter down by the part number listed on it. Look at all the ones listed here - http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mh=8

Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:21 pm

This is what I use:
http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7882

mrweasel

Tue May 01, 2007 1:18 am

I use this one, not cheap but better than a fire:
http://www.mooreparts.com/AN-FILTER-8.html
A AN 6 is available also:
http://www.mooreparts.com/AN-FILTER-6.html

Fri May 25, 2007 9:05 pm

How do these look for fire extinguishers:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_750461_-1_10489

The red one looks like a pretty good deal.

Sun May 27, 2007 10:50 pm

Red Mage wrote: How do these look for fire extinguishers:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_750461_-1_10489

The red one looks like a pretty good deal.

It looks a bit small to my eye. Look at the size quoted, I doubt it's a 2 lb, if that,,, JEGS wrote: We know a lot of you guys and gals are sporting heavily modified rides. Since we do not want to see any of our customers' rides go down in a blaze of glory, we'll tell you right now: One of these little beauties could just save your life! APC's biocarbonate fire extinguishers feature a quick release pin and mounting bracket that fits perfectly in tight spots.9-3/4'' high x 3-1/2'' wide w/bracket.

Home Depot or Lowe's has larger capacity fire extinguishers (for A, B, And C fires) for those same prices that Jeg's has listed.

Mon May 28, 2007 10:48 am

kelwa2 wrote: Home Depot or Lowe's has larger capacity fire extinguishers (for A, B, And C fires) for those same prices that Jeg's has listed. Thanks for the tip, those guys have plenty of affordable fire extinguishers.

I didn't know the ratings of the fire extinguishers as I was shopping, so I found http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/ which is a nice concise guide.

Mon May 28, 2007 10:57 am

Red Mage wrote: kelwa2 wrote: Home Depot or Lowe's has larger capacity fire extinguishers (for A, B, And C fires) for those same prices that Jeg's has listed. Thanks for the tip, those guys have plenty of affordable fire extinguishers.

I didn't know the ratings of the fire extinguishers as I was shopping, so I found http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/ which is a nice concise guide.

Read the AGENTS page http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/agents.html

I'll stay with Halotron. And buy one from a company that fire extinguishers are their only business.

This one was under $100.

Mon May 28, 2007 11:07 am

Glenn wrote: Read the AGENTS page http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/agents.html

I'll stay with Halotron. And buy one from a company that fire extinguishers are their only business.

This one was under $100.
Halotron looks like the way to go, what size/weight is your extinguisher Glenn?

Mon May 28, 2007 11:12 am

It's a 2.5lb bottle.

And I can tell you i've used it a few times to put out engine fires on other cars. For a small fire it easily puts it out and has plenty to spare. If the fire is too large for a 2.5lb bottle, then its already too late to save the car.

Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:25 am

I never drive my 74' without a fire extinguisher. When I first got it I was driving it I went to leave a friends place and the battery was dead. Luckily I was parked on a hill, I thought I was lucky, turns out the timing went way out and when I dump the clutch to roll start it my exhaust caught on fire. As I blew in one tip a two foot flame came out the other. But eventually it when out. After that never with out a fire extinguisher.

Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:48 am

The nice thing about a Halotron extingusher is that it leaves no reside behind. Nothing at all to clean up except the fuel.

If you do have a fire, remember to shut the engine down immediately! I was in a buddies Type 3 when it caught fire. He used a bicarb extingusher to put the fire out. It worked, but what a mess and cleanup he had afterwards!

Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:06 pm

A persons VW in our little circle had his VW burn last night,battery grounded on seat frame,the guy ran in a resturant for a extingusher,nothing,ran to another shop,nothing, came outside and someone was putting it out,I went and got a fire extingusher today,

Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:55 pm

Delaware Dave wrote: jgaudiello wrote: I'm a fairly new bug owner and am concerned that I may have a potential problem in this area. I want to make sure I know what I'm doing before I cause a fire instead of preventing one. My fuel filter is in the engine compartment and the rubber hoses are not clamped at the filter. I want to change it and put clamps on it but I have some questions. How do I clamp the lines without damaging them while changing the filter and what type of clamps should I use at the filter connections?
Thanks!

Sounds like you're worried about fuel spilling while your changing the filter. The amount in the line isn't a lot, even with the big filter. I place a rag under the line, and slowly work the top connection off the carb, then tip it upside down, and drain out what I can like into a cup or something. The lawnmower doesn't care where it's next drink is coming from. Then I take the connection off the pump. The good fabric-braided 5mm fuel line is still very cheap, so I changing it every time.

I have to agree with Glenn. The cheap filter that is most commonly available doesn't have a bulb or a spur on it that grabs and hold onto the fuel line. Check this out:

The two on the right I picked up at a motorcycle shop last week. I'm thinking of trying the smallest one, next time I change filters. Either of the ones on the right are easier to see through, so I should see any crud if it builds up. I want to try the smaller one so that there is a minimum of weight on the brass inlet on the carb. They both have barbed ends so that when used with hose clamps, there's almost no chance of them coming off. You can use the small hose clamps that Glenn mentioned. I use ones from Mercedes Benz (I used to work there) just because I like them better.

In fact, when I change fuel filters, I usually cut two new sections of line, attach them to the filter and put on the clamps on either end of the filter before I ever open the engine lid. All I have to do then is pop the old one off the carb and the fuel pump, and put the new one on. Takes only a few minutes, and if you make two filters like this, you can carry one in your trunk, just in case.

we can get a filter here in Portugal much bigger than those you show. My opinion is that, the bigger you get, less worrys on return! Those small ones look like something as a one day drive!

Once I was heading Barcelona from my hole town, Sintra and as soon as I reach the freeway, I understood gas was not flowing the right way. I stopped and solution: skipp the filter and put just the pipe! It was a filter just like the bigger you show on the pic. As I returned, there was a bigger one replacing the straight pipe: Good old 67 did it right!

And about the spur, you should allways fit a clamp to avoid problems. No worrys again!

Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:51 am

I have a couple of new suggestions. Inside a hair drier is a small fuse like thing that has a temp. marked on it It is a meltable link. They can be bought at Radio Shack with various temp. ratings. If you wired the fuel cut off solinoid to it and located it properly it would at least shut down your motor and fuel pump in event of fire. Also all new cars have a fusible link right at the battery large enough to carry all the amps. For a genny 30 amps, 50 for an alt. This should be there because hot unfused wire runs from battery to reg and to fuse box. You can start a fire fiddling with your hazard switch.

Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:49 am

jamesdagg wrote: I have a couple of new suggestions. Inside a hair drier is a small fuse like thing that has a temp. marked on it It is a meltable link. They can be bought at Radio Shack with various temp. ratings. If you wired the fuel cut off solinoid to it and located it properly it would at least shut down your motor and fuel pump in event of fire. Also all new cars have a fusible link right at the battery large enough to carry all the amps. For a genny 30 amps, 50 for an alt. This should be there because hot unfused wire runs from battery to reg and to fuse box. You can start a fire fiddling with your hazard switch.

Most of your ACVW's have mechanical fuel pumps, so there is no "fuel pump solenoid". I'm not even sure if the fuel injected models have one. One of the first things I did when I had my carbeque a few years back was to grab the key out of the ignition as I exited the car. I'm obsessive about not locking my keys in the car, so the ignition was cut. Other folks have mounted a power interupt close to the battery, just in case of such a mishap, or as a theft deterrant. In my case, the fire was fuel related, so cutting the power was a moot point; the fuel nipple came out of the carb body.
Here's a pic of the cut-off switch I mention -