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Fuel pipe quickie
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I found this on flea bay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251726976282?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=550653085114&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: allankelly1 on November 06, 2021, 09:55:02 PM ---Hi Ted
Watch out for these cheap Chinese filters
They are generally not good with normal super unleaded and from experience definitely not ethanol proof
Due to the fuel tap filter not being in good condition I had some and the first one was attacked and the glue joint failed and for the second one fitted, fuel started over a period of time to dissolve the internals and made the fuel sitting in the filter turn yellow, and I think the dissolved plastic can then wind up in the carbs jets and re hardened when the fuel is not present
In the end fitted one of these all metal types that obviously are petrol proof for all grades of fuel
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aeroline-Alloy-Fuel-Petrol-Diesel-Inline-Filter-1-4-6mm-For-MOTORCYCLE-SCOOTER-/173734676326?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
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As I will replace mine every year to catch any residual debris from the tank I think I will be OK - not aware of any glued joints the bowl section can be removed to enable cleaning- I like the visual aspect that I can see the fuel running through. The metal ones look good as a final fix but I would want a 90 degrees fitting not inline to keep the pipework neat. Cheers Ted
I like this version except it's inline again.
.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150560856325?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111451%26meid%3Dc3f59e66653e41ac9aba9d6063530ff6%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D201122331274%26itm%3D150560856325%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DPromotedSellersOtherItemsV2WithMLRv3%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219&amdata=cksum%3A150560856325c3f59e66653e41ac9aba9d6063530ff6%7Cenc%3AAQAGAAACAP%252BfYCpOzZzca64lAk92vfHSBT%252BDF2de1nHlhyhQ50Vk0admUl%252BAfeFfzcR7AWVHow7nGLIefoCae8yNY3UQYXnTbIbSosE8uWeLlI8SB7beD0w%252BHnrUCC%252FFZ5eNOImVES47T3es3d9mLuOYKMv68w9F1rDfrqGu7o8ximcoa5M1B4UHg9zf3HuWzN0x3inzxvpzZw1kM3nE%252F7ueH1QgJQpaLbHWcUjL8GDR35Q8%252Fawug%252FtdQAB3HkvgS%252B95GYR%252FqIEnT1B3cGUePhtlnDeAL6tlkwhit09L8oHmxs7edT2NvsKJnBjLiK5LeJy3krsmAbeRg%252F%252BSiPt8nDrgIZ5oSQqIsnq3ff9E7nVXneu8k7CsADtGpYqLi%252B8hjELsHVb2UsZ6XETXDUQlPTb5JBP3YtafHc84Oaj6e7xcJGs0Bw5wtI2uyqV2%252BMS13H13N5JqI2h0Ayufkrbh2g0aSnTZLPJlUXL8X1ZFRkxUMGOKGxNWqPF35AOF%252B%252FOa7MsymMBURZC67XF7z1Dr7uT9A7h0udgaTjhyd9Kio12Gokme1uhXD5L5uK0lN%252BgwzFZdIvCb%252FD9j%252Fa4NZhJMxqZ0NQcFeeat8geBA3vFEhsE71F4UYnwXqS6vRYLb2jYKwP0CnsBGRM6Y8tiJMZ9Wkst5mTz%252FkeU8PyzD8fnL7rklfaTMClf%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675
Laverdaroo:
Thanks for the info chaps, although dear, I've ordered the one you suggested which is ethanol proof (apparently) and presumably made of hand beaten gold. :oI wont have cash to eat this week as a result and back on sawdust and wallpaper paste but it should do the do! 8)
Thanks all for the heads up.
I had a look at those filters Ted for exactly the same reason, as it's a freshly done tank and want to keep my eye on the debris but decided against it due to size. They're for cars and are so big you either end up crimping the fuel line or it hanging out on a long bit of tube to get the required delivery.
I get you on the idea for the right angle delivery to allow for a bit more wiggle room, theres not much real estate under there. In the end I went for a tiny, flat, clear one that sits parallel with the bottom of the frame. at 90 deg to the carbs and then it can attach above and direct feed heh union on the carbs. I've mounted it on velco which I buy by the sheet which has carpet tape on the bottom of it, it NEVER comes off and would sooner pull the paint and a chunk of frame with it rather than the adhesion go, its great stuff. I bought it for mounting the battery and associated electrical gubbins under the seat in the tray that turned out only just big enough. ::) It meant I couldnt get any battery straps in with any degree of tidyness so decided to use velcro. Worked a treat. You need two hands to get the battery of the tray now its that good.
Top info as ever cheers all ;) :)
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Laverdaroo on November 07, 2021, 01:38:57 PM ---Thanks for the info chaps, although dear, I've ordered the one you suggested which is ethanol proof (apparently) and presumably made of hand beaten gold. :oI wont have cash to eat this week as a result and back on sawdust and wallpaper paste but it should do the do! 8)
Thanks all for the heads up.
I had a look at those filters Ted for exactly the same reason, as it's a freshly done tank and want to keep my eye on the debris but decided against it due to size. They're for cars and are so big you either end up crimping the fuel line or it hanging out on a long bit of tube to get the required delivery.
I get you on the idea for the right angle delivery to allow for a bit more wiggle room, theres not much real estate under there. In the end I went for a tiny, flat, clear one that sits parallel with the bottom of the frame. at 90 deg to the carbs and then it can attach above and direct feed heh union on the carbs. I've mounted it on velco which I buy by the sheet which has carpet tape on the bottom of it, it NEVER comes off and would sooner pull the paint and a chunk of frame with it rather than the adhesion go, its great stuff. I bought it for mounting the battery and associated electrical gubbins under the seat in the tray that turned out only just big enough. ::) It meant I couldnt get any battery straps in with any degree of tidyness so decided to use velcro. Worked a treat. You need two hands to get the battery of the tray now its that good.
Top info as ever cheers all ;) :)
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So which one did you go for in the end I'm not sure?
The one I posted the original link for is definitely not for a car as it's far too small mine just sits between the middle of the carbs behind the throttle half cam - the long end of the filter is sideways on to the engine so the entry connection points towards the fuel tap. The pictures show where it sits - the pipe to the tap nicely holds it away from the throttle mechanism.
.IMG_20211107_140433 by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr
Laverdaroo:
No, sorry, I meant the glass ones with the chrome ends.
As mentioned, I had the 4.5mm version and only just ordered the new one this morning to fit the bigger pipe I've ordered with it but it was one like this, ( reordered in the 6mm to replace the 4.5mm). They have a magnet in so go some way to collecting a bit more potential crap coming through the line.
I've used these on all my bikes for a number of years and not had one fail yet but as they're flat can be tucked away quite nicely. I'm not in the shed at the min but will bob you a piccie when I am.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284134582427?hash=item4227bda89b:g:JZMAAOSwQqRf75ES
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