Need for a Fuel Filter?

[Babs]

I have just checked the glass bowl on the fuel pump on my TR4a and it is full of ****,as there is no fuel filter on these cars I intend to fit an in line Purolator fuel filter,with replaceable elements in the fuel line , any suggestions as to where this would be most effective,I would think between the tank and pump so the pump and carbs are protected

any suggestions would be appreciated

 

regards Babs

[kob666e]

Babs,

 

you're correct, before the pump is the best place.

[stuart]

I have just checked the glass bowl on the fuel pump on my TR4a and it is full of ****,as there is no fuel filter on these cars I intend to fit an in line Purolator fuel filter,with replaceable elements in the fuel line , any suggestions as to where this would be most effective,I would think between the tank and pump so the pump and carbs are protected

any suggestions would be appreciated

 

regards Babs

If the "****" seems to be like a fine silt then I suggest you have a look in the tank as well to determine if it is going rusty. An inline shut off valve fitted before the filter that you propose is useful to facilitate changes.

Stuart.

[Richard]

I have just checked the glass bowl on the fuel pump on my TR4a and it is full of ****,as there is no fuel filter on these cars I intend to fit an in line Purolator fuel filter,with replaceable elements in the fuel line , any suggestions as to where this would be most effective,I would think between the tank and pump so the pump and carbs are protected

any suggestions would be appreciated

 

regards Babs

 

Babs,

 

I've used a small Jaguar paper filter for years in my 4A. They're inexpensive and small enough to fit in the glass bowl. Be sure to elevate the fuel line prior to removing the glass bowl and be prepared for the possibility of a little fuel spillage when you first release the glass bowl clamp.

 

Richard

[Menno van Rij]

Here's an example of: tap, filter before the pump (on a 3A)

 

Regards,

 

Menno

 

[Babs]

Hi Menno,

It looks very neat , where did you get the fuel shut off tap from?

 

Best regards Babs

[ianc]

I fear that if your tank is shedding that much rubbish (mainly fine rust particles), you need to remove the tank and treat it with something like Slosh Tank Sealant. It can only get worse and, eventually, your engine would stall as the particles will completely block whatever filter is in the way! See my article in TRAction 144, repeated in Section K3 (page K10 onwards) of the Technicalities CD. If you don't have access to either source, e-mail me (ifcornish@btinternet.com) and I'll scan it for you. Since I treated the tank with Slosh Tank Sealant, my car has been running without fuel blockage problems for some 11 years.

Ian Cornish