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DesertSasquatchXploration Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2021 Posts: 543
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 6:18 am Post subject: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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Came up with this the other weekend for open engine off road setups only. I didn't like the filter just wiping around and don't want the filter under the car either. Not a fan of zip-ties or metal clamps so I printed this up made from abs and used 3M trim molding tape. Thoughts comments? Fits all 1.2 OD filters you get at the vw shops or online its a light friction fit not crushing the filter.
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20379 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 7:46 am Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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Ditch plastics filter for metal one, and make new mount....
Good quality EFI style clamps are your friend...
https://www.belmetric.com/zincgalvanized-screw-clamps-c-15_143_1062/
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Q-Dog Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 8700 Location: Sunset, Louisiana
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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I think the filter above the engine is no big deal, but I don't like it on the pressure side of the fuel pump. I would not run off road without clamps on the fuel lines. _________________ Brian
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DesertSasquatchXploration Samba Member
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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When your pump output is set right Find it hard to believe 2.5 psi would blow off fuel lines especially when your stretching .197 to .250 that outer braiding is like a Chinese finger lock. I did have the input nipple blow out on a china made 30pic that was scary. But I agree that the filter on the vacuum side is better.
Its when you have a 1/4 inch fuel line on a 5mm nipple that you've crossed in to true hack territory argue all you want its the wrong size especially on the pressure side. |
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oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12730 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 3:22 am Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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Plastic fuel filter on the pressure side right above the coil and other ignition parts? No thanks!!! I do like the mount though, nice work, but the whole thing would be under the fuel tank on my car. _________________ We had the stone age, the bronze age, the industrial age and now we are in the age of mass deception and mind control for corporate profit. (The mass media age) |
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tsutclif Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2019 Posts: 6 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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62 with a 71 1.6.
I had a pull off the road because the engine died situation. I was able to determine the cause which was a heavily clogged fuel filter. The filter was located in the engine compartment so it was obvious. So one vote for filter placement.
Had the the tank replaced and after only using 1/2 tank full the car refused to start. The filter was once again the problem. Changed it again no start. At this point the carb was swamped out with a German 34pict-3 and everything is now normal.
Questions
1. The pump is not rebuildable and I’m assuming it has an internal or filter. Since I was able to clog up 2 filter in such a short period I would think the fuel pump is a good candidate for replacement because it is likely clogged.
2. A filter in the engine compartment seems to be a topic of much debate, but having it there make inspection very easy. It is on the pressure side of the pump.
3. The fact that the fuel filter became clogged after a new tank implies that the line may not have been clean out. That’s an easy fix. Opinions on putting a new inline filter under the tank and keeping the existing filter in the engine compartment. Is this overkill? |
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oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12730 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 3:50 am Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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The filter needs to be on the suction side of the fuel pump. Filters are much cheaper to replace than fuel pumps. If you must have a second one after the pump buy a metal one, put good clamps on the lines and try and keep it and the lines away from the coil and distributor. The reason should be very obvious.
I once bought an old Bus for parts and it had 4 plastic fuel filters in the system so the number is not an issue but it had 4 times the chances of an engine fire! _________________ We had the stone age, the bronze age, the industrial age and now we are in the age of mass deception and mind control for corporate profit. (The mass media age) |
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tsutclif Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2019 Posts: 6 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:08 am Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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Yes that makes sense to me as well. Ironically, the tank was replaced by a German car "Specialty" shop so you would think they would have suggested the change.
I will blowout the fuel line, nix the engine compartment filter, and use a metal can type immediately after the tank outlet.
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tasb The Distributor Distributor
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 6371 Location: Pentwater, Michigan
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:36 am Post subject: Re: 1.2 od plastic fuel filter mount |
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DesertSasquatchXploration wrote: |
When your pump output is set right Find it hard to believe 2.5 psi would blow off fuel lines especially when your stretching .197 to .250 that outer braiding is like a Chinese finger lock. I did have the input nipple blow out on a china made 30pic that was scary. But I agree that the filter on the vacuum side is better.
Its when you have a 1/4 inch fuel line on a 5mm nipple that you've crossed in to true hack territory argue all you want its the wrong size especially on the pressure side. |
This exactly. _________________ Roads Scholar &
1957 Kombi low mileage 36 hp governor equipped M 178 Slow Drag Winner 2014, 2015, 2018
1965 hardtop Deluxe Microbus owned since 1990 M 620 factory 12 v 1500cc
1961 (October)Single Cab- Road Trip Workhorse |
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