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[zeroasylum]

Went to fit an inline fuel filter today.I have fitted it at the rear just below the tank. My concern is it is very near the exhaust. Could one fit it in the boot just below the tank. Will it work ok there.

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Zeroasylum

[racingbob]

got mine up by the carby, keep an eye on it there to

[smartie93]

Put mine just before the carb too. Bit risky putting it under the car, could be torn off or broken.

[smartie93]

As for in the boot, could be done, but might be fiddly with the fuel tank in the way

[zeroasylum]

As for in the boot, could be done, but might be fiddly with the fuel tank in the way

Well have it cable tied to the side of the subframe up against the underside of then boot floor and its well of ground level. Annoying thing is the where the ¼” hoses ends go on to the filter when I use the mini spares hose clips and tighten them the hose still twists around. Will it seal?

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Zeroasylum

[Big_Adam]

Kept mine in the boot with the tank, next time I'll fit one up by the carb too, secured to the firewall/bulkhead/slab of metal that stops me burning to death quickly if the engine decides to set itself on fire.

[zeroasylum]

Kept mine in the boot with the tank, next time I'll fit one up by the carb too, secured to the firewall/bulkhead/slab of metal that stops me burning to death quickly if the engine decides to set itself on fire.

What kind did you fit in the boot and where does it sit. I have just the standard inline one from mini spares.

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[Big_Adam]

Kept mine in the boot with the tank, next time I'll fit one up by the carb too, secured to the firewall/bulkhead/slab of metal that stops me burning to death quickly if the engine decides to set itself on fire.

What kind did you fit in the boot and where does it sit. I have just the standard inline one from mini spares.

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Just went to my local part shop and said "you do inline fuel filters?" £3 late , I had two. Sat just behind the spare tire, next to the fuel pump.

[dklawson]

A warning is in order.

If you fit a filter before the fuel pump, make sure it has a coarse element, not a fine paper element. Pumps "push" better than they "pull". Before the pump you want a coarse filter that takes only the large debris out to protect the valves in the pump. You want a fine paper element filter right before the carb(s) to keep all the remaining debris from collecting in the float bowls.

[zeroasylum]

A warning is in order.

If you fit a filter before the fuel pump, make sure it has a coarse element, not a fine paper element. Pumps "push" better than they "pull". Before the pump you want a coarse filter that takes only the large debris out to protect the valves in the pump. You want a fine paper element filter right before the carb(s) to keep all the remaining debris from collecting in the float bowls.

This is the one I have

http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Filters/Fuel/PRO804.aspx?1202&ReturnUrl=/search/classic/fuel%20filter.aspx|Back%20to%20search

Will it be ok near the tank. It looks course.

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Zeroasylum

[dklawson]

That is the same filter I have between the tank and pump. It is coarse. To protect mine I put a short section of foam pipe insulation over it and secured it with a single wire tie. That protects the glass from any debris kicked up under the car but the insulation can easily be pulled open to inspect how much trash has collected in the filter.

[zeroasylum]

That is the same filter I have between the tank and pump. It is coarse. To protect mine I put a short section of foam pipe insulation over it and secured it with a single wire tie. That protects the glass from any debris kicked up under the car but the insulation can easily be pulled open to inspect how much trash has collected in the filter.

Thanks for the reply. Think I will refit it in the boot so that it does not get damaged underneath. I figure I can make a custom bracket using some aluminum and some 25mm pipe clips to hold the filter. Any other advice on its installation. Should I fit a finer one before the carb in the engine bay.

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Zeroasylum

[dklawson]

Should I fit a finer one before the carb in the engine bay.

Yes. Right before the carb is a good location for a translucent, disposable filter.

[zeroasylum]

Should I fit a finer one before the carb in the engine bay.

Yes. Right before the carb is a good location for a translucent, disposable filter.

Would you suggest something like a filter king which will regulate the fuel flow as well. The reason I ask is going to fit a new 1275 in 2 weeks and want to make sure no rubbish gets from the tank into the system. Can you fit one of those filters/regulators with a mechanical pump or is an electrip pump necessary for them. If not what filter would you suggest.

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zeroasylum

[Ethel]

Filter kings are good, and should be fitted near the carb. They are most use with rear mounted leccy pumps, not really needed with a standard mechanical pump.