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BJT Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:42 pm Post subject: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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So I recently purchased a 74 Thing, orange, decent shape, needs minor up-keep. I was looking to change out the fuel filter, however, for the life of me I can’t locate it. The engine is not original, it’s an AE code, 1600, prob not much difference from the original, but I sure don’t see a fuel filter!!!
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HMVWNAB Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2006 Posts: 1089 Location: Sunshine State
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:30 am Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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Look above the transmission behind the left rear tire. _________________ What are the last 2 words of the National Anthem?
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Bashr52 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2006 Posts: 5666 Location: On an island in VA
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:11 am Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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Are you sure there is even a filter to find? The factory just had a screen in the tank, so unless someone added one at some point, there may not be anything to find |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50348
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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If you add a filter don't hang it off of the inlet fitting of the carb as it can make the fitting come lose spraying gas everywhere. Instead install it on the suction side of the pump. I have mine mounted on the spare left side air filter mount. |
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sam_w Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1479 Location: Petaluma, CA
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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I agree about the fire danger with the filter between the pump and the carb, but it makes it easy to see if you are getting gas. That is why one uses hose clamps on the pressure side of ther fuel line.
My friendly aircooled VW mechanic always puts the filter over the transmission, safer but lousy to see if gas is coming. _________________ 63 singlecab
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:52 am Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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sam_w wrote: |
That is why one uses hose clamps on the pressure side of ther fuel line. |
That will not stop the fitting from working its way out of the carb. Tapping the hole where the fitting goes and using a pipe to hose adapter makes for a surer connection. |
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germanbilly Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2013 Posts: 378 Location: Victorville
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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In the many years I worked on VW's every engine fire we looked at was the inlet tube coming out of the carb. We used to JB weld the tubes in or take some safety wire and wrap it around the clamp at the inlet tube and around the screw on top of the carb strait back from the tube. Have never seen one come loose. I put my filters were Wildthings puts his. Easy to see if there is gas coming from the tankl.
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sam_w Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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I guess putting it there, it is not under pressure, so when/if it leaks it will not spray out. _________________ 63 singlecab
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BJT Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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Bashr52 wrote: |
Are you sure there is even a filter to find? The factory just had a screen in the tank, so unless someone added one at some point, there may not be anything to find |
In fact, I’m not sure, but I’m leaning towards there isn’t one. Is there a way to clean the screen or does it even need it, my understanding is that there is a screen in the pump as well... |
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel filter? AE code engine in newly purchased 74Thing |
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BJT wrote: |
Bashr52 wrote: |
Are you sure there is even a filter to find? The factory just had a screen in the tank, so unless someone added one at some point, there may not be anything to find |
In fact, I’m not sure, but I’m leaning towards there isn’t one. Is there a way to clean the screen or does it even need it, my understanding is that there is a screen in the pump as well... |
The screen in the tank is the first line of defense in protecting the pump. Having an inline filter before the pump also give good protection to the pump. You really want one or the other. |
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