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[email protected] · 10-06-2023, 07:03 AM

I recently installed an in line fuel filter(the car never had one). After running for about 20 minutes the car stalled and ran the fuel filter dry. I tried releasing the gas cap thinking it was a vapor lock, no change.

I have an external fuel valve under the hood, before the filter, making it easier to service the filter.

During this stall out, I remove the fuel line after the filter, open the valve, no fuel comes out. Then I open the fuel line before the filter and fuel flowed easily.
I changed the filter, thinking I got a defective one. Ran the car for 20 minuted or so, same problem.

I have eliminated the filter and will test drive today. Any suggestions?

nkaminar · 10-06-2023, 07:10 AM

In inline fuel filters do not work well with gravity feed unless they are designed for gravity feed.

Patrick L. · 10-06-2023, 08:06 AM

Once the air is bled from the filter it should flow as long as its set correctly.

LeonardS · 10-06-2023, 09:11 AM

I had the same problem. Fuel would not gravity feed through an in-line Napa filter, but the old one would flow fuel just fine. I just removed the inline filter.

David in San Antonio · 10-06-2023, 09:40 AM

Does anyone know of a low-restriction inline filter that will work ?

old31 · 10-06-2023, 09:52 AM

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I have been using NAPA 3002 on gravity fed systems for years with no problems.

[email protected] · 10-06-2023, 10:04 AM

Just had the car out for a 45 minute drive, no filter, no issues.
She doesn't like a gas filter....

David in San Antonio · 10-06-2023, 10:05 AM

Old31 - Part number and retail source! Thanks!

JOES31 · 10-06-2023, 11:37 AM

Go to a hardware store or lawnmower shop and buy the in line
filter for a 8 to 16 hp motor. They are small, but will allow gas to drop down
to the carb. I have run one on mine for 12 years. Clean gas is more important than you think. The ones I'm talking about are sometimes clear plastic or opaque so you can
actually see the gas flowing.

Bob from Northport · 10-06-2023, 12:14 PM

How about checking the filter inside the gas tank???

CarlG · 10-06-2023, 12:36 PM

I use one of these:

[email protected] · 10-06-2023, 12:53 PM

Has anyone used a Bowl Filter?

https://www.brattons.com/OUT-OF-STOC...uctinfo/13051/

[email protected] · 10-06-2023, 12:54 PM

Regarding the image Carl G posted.

Where is that available? Part number?

Y-Blockhead · 10-06-2023, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Has anyone used a Bowl Filter?

https://www.brattons.com/OUT-OF-STOC...uctinfo/13051/

I use a WIX 33039 in my glass sediment bowl. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...ter/wix0/33039

Sunnybrook Farm · 10-06-2023, 02:05 PM

I had the same problem and it ran fine after removing fuel filter. Cast iron sediment bowl so I will get one for a tractor if I put a filter back on.

old31 · 10-06-2023, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David in San Antonio

Old31 - Part number and retail source! Thanks!

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/FIL3002

johnneilson · 10-06-2023, 02:42 PM

Many years ago had a problem with water in fuel making the paper element swell up enough to not allow fuel to flow.

Also had fuel with enough water in it to be nonflammable gas.

Try a filter with plastic or sintered metal element

J

[email protected] · 10-06-2023, 03:02 PM

I have been using these WIX filters in my glass sediment bulbs on my cars for years and have been very happy with them.. Never had issues with any fuel starvation and I change them every few years as preventive maintenance. Like everything else their price have certainly gone up over the years..

Also I typically add a pill sized super magnet to the metal bottom of the WIX filter. It is amazing the amount of rust particles that these magnets attract keeping the fuel to the carb super clean....

Herb Concord Ca · 10-06-2023, 05:38 PM

I have used a small filter that was just on the VW Bettle.

SDJason · 10-06-2023, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I use a WIX 33039 in my glass sediment bowl. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...ter/wix0/33039

Same here

10-06-2023, 07:03 AM	#1
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14	Fuel Filter issue I recently installed an in line fuel filter(the car never had one). After running for about 20 minutes the car stalled and ran the fuel filter dry. I tried releasing the gas cap thinking it was a vapor lock, no change. I have an external fuel valve under the hood, before the filter, making it easier to service the filter. During this stall out, I remove the fuel line after the filter, open the valve, no fuel comes out. Then I open the fuel line before the filter and fuel flowed easily. I changed the filter, thinking I got a defective one. Ran the car for 20 minuted or so, same problem. I have eliminated the filter and will test drive today. Any suggestions?

10-06-2023, 07:10 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Fuel Filter issue In inline fuel filters do not work well with gravity feed unless they are designed for gravity feed. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-06-2023, 08:06 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Fuel Filter issue Once the air is bled from the filter it should flow as long as its set correctly.

10-06-2023, 09:11 AM	#4
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 657	Re: Fuel Filter issue I had the same problem. Fuel would not gravity feed through an in-line Napa filter, but the old one would flow fuel just fine. I just removed the inline filter.

10-06-2023, 09:40 AM	#5
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 222	Re: Fuel Filter issue Does anyone know of a low-restriction inline filter that will work ? __________________ David in San Antonio 1930 ('31?) Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" Restored 1957 Alamo A’s Club

10-06-2023, 09:52 AM	#6
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,103	Re: Fuel Filter issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have been using NAPA 3002 on gravity fed systems for years with no problems.

10-06-2023, 10:04 AM	#7
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14	Re: Fuel Filter issue Just had the car out for a 45 minute drive, no filter, no issues. She doesn't like a gas filter....

10-06-2023, 10:05 AM	#8
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 222	Re: Fuel Filter issue Old31 - Part number and retail source! Thanks! __________________ David in San Antonio 1930 ('31?) Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" Restored 1957 Alamo A’s Club

10-06-2023, 11:37 AM	#9
JOES31 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Verne California Posts: 272	Re: Fuel Filter issue Go to a hardware store or lawnmower shop and buy the in line filter for a 8 to 16 hp motor. They are small, but will allow gas to drop down to the carb. I have run one on mine for 12 years. Clean gas is more important than you think. The ones I'm talking about are sometimes clear plastic or opaque so you can actually see the gas flowing.

10-06-2023, 12:14 PM	#10
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: Fuel Filter issue How about checking the filter inside the gas tank??? __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

10-06-2023, 12:53 PM	#12
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14	Re: Fuel Filter issue Has anyone used a Bowl Filter? https://www.brattons.com/OUT-OF-STOC...uctinfo/13051/

10-06-2023, 12:54 PM	#13
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14	Re: Fuel Filter issue Regarding the image Carl G posted. Where is that available? Part number?

10-06-2023, 02:05 PM	#15
Sunnybrook Farm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 409	Re: Fuel Filter issue I had the same problem and it ran fine after removing fuel filter. Cast iron sediment bowl so I will get one for a tractor if I put a filter back on.

10-06-2023, 02:42 PM	#17
johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,057	Re: Fuel Filter issue Many years ago had a problem with water in fuel making the paper element swell up enough to not allow fuel to flow. Also had fuel with enough water in it to be nonflammable gas. Try a filter with plastic or sintered metal element J __________________ As Carroll Smith wrote; All Failures are Human in Origin.

10-06-2023, 03:02 PM	#18
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 730	Re: Fuel Filter issue I have been using these WIX filters in my glass sediment bulbs on my cars for years and have been very happy with them.. Never had issues with any fuel starvation and I change them every few years as preventive maintenance. Like everything else their price have certainly gone up over the years.. Also I typically add a pill sized super magnet to the metal bottom of the WIX filter. It is amazing the amount of rust particles that these magnets attract keeping the fuel to the carb super clean....

10-06-2023, 05:38 PM	#19
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 637	Re: Fuel Filter issue I have used a small filter that was just on the VW Bettle.