I bought a Mr. Gasket see thru fuel filter and installed it about a week ago. Since then I have seen several posts saying that these filters let too much dirt by and can even be dangerous, is this true??? Also, when the engine is running, you can see tons of bubbles moving around in the filter, should this be happening??? Is the filter leaking air into the fuel or something???

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Joe Scott
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Joe
I wouldn't run a glass filter because I have personally seen two of them break. One time, a wrench slipped and broke the filter, and we started blowing fuel at 7psi! The second time, we lost one due to a battery explosion. Please go get yourself a metal filter. It's just not worth the risk! Take care - and get a metal filter http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif. Jeff

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Also, the see through filters are not legal at the track. Never mind the fire hazard.
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The clear plastic(almost positive it's plastic) ones aren't track runable? I got one in the package still. gonna have to get another one i guess....

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The Mr. Gasket style filters with the plastic replaceable elemenent are (unfortunatly) WORTHLESS.

I have a 65 Fairlane that the gas tank had rusted out, we didn't realize this at first..In a aid to attempt to figure out why we kept starving for fuel we put one of these clear filters on, it worked for the huge chunks, but we pulled the lid off the carb and both fuel bowls were FILLED with rust. I don't mean just a little bit, they were filled to about 1/4" of the top of the carb (basically where the fuel level stopped). It was amazing to see that much rust in a carb, when we dumped it out, more rust than fuel came out.

On the other hand, I've ran a Russel clear filter (requires AN fittings) and this thing filters out everything; helps that the fuel system is all brand new now though. I wasn't aware they weren't track legal though, kind of a bummer. Time to switch.


Oh yeah, if your getting alot of bubbling/perculating through the filter, than you're drawing air in from somewhere after the fuel tank. I would run it and see if it stops first, it may just be trapped air. Also; don't buy the Mr. Gasket chrome filters either, I've tried two and both of them leaked at the point where the two halves are stamped together. Worthless.

Wes


[This message has been edited by Wes Briscoe (edited 02-28-2000).]

i replaced my mr gasket with a purolator brand, any good? what i would like is a set up like holley with a guage,chrome stem,regulator and filter all in 1 for my edelbrock 1405 does anyone make one?? i havent seen any but would like one before i install my new motor since it has a HP pump that i may have to regulate.

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John Krenn
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350/200-4r (soon to be 383)

Ft.Worth, Tx

I was running a Mr.Gasket glass filter too.It broke saturday.Sprayed gas all over the place.I replaced it with a purolator one that looks just the same till I get the one I ordered from summit.Chev-hell,summit sells filter,gauge combo like I think your talking about.Do you have their catalog.They make one for edelbrock and carter carbs.Part # SUM-G1523.It's 35 bucks.Hope I helped.

i have a plastic filter and it was rejected @ the track he said only metal and glass are allowed and i was gonna get metal due to the breakage factor.

just what i wanted (guess i should have read instead of just looking at the picture) will need a regulator too (shoulda saved my $10 for this set up)

Ditto on the glass filters they are a fire hazard. I had one break and got lucky it did not ignite. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/eek.gif

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I've never seen any of my friends' cars flunk tech because of a clear filter--glass or plastic. I believe mine's glass and it certainly never failed. Also, i've used one since '91 without any problems. And the last time I checked the fuel bowls were as clean as a whistle.

I'd loose the glass/plastic filter and just use the stock QJet or a dual fuel line/filter setup. Try blowing through it to see how restrictive it is. Had a buddy that gained a .10 by changing from the see through to incarb filter. He was running out of steam on the topend. when from 12.50 to 12.38s

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Richard Dorrough
Tulsa, Ok
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My glass filter must be made out of Pyrex http://www.chevelles.com/forum/tongue.gif I've had it for 10 years and never had a leak. However, I am concidering a canister type filter.

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Here's something that bugs me about this time every year. While going over the list of "perishables" needing replacement each spring, I have yet to find a replacement element for a canister type, fuel filter I have.

It came with a donor car (it eventually gave its organs so that others could live http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif) and did such a great job, I moved it to the pride and joy. Each year, I search for a replacement element only to be confronted by shrugged shoulders and blank stares.

I don't recall any markings on the canister or the element. It has 4 or 5 discs stacked up, making for a bunch (that's the technical term) of surface area.

So far, I've just cleaned it each year (using mineral spirits) and been good to go. I'm beginning to think they're supposed to be cleanable...

[This message has been edited by JYD71_454 (edited 02-29-2000).]

Why all the fuss. I walked into my local Carquest and had like a $3-4 metal canister that is completely good to go.

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Thanks guys, I'm gonna replace this thing ASAP with a nice standard metal one from autozone

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Joe Scott
72 Chevelle 350/TH350
Red w/black int
Black vinyl top

Do not worry about the bubbles in the fuel filter. These are probably not air, judt fuel vapors that separate in the filter. I worked some years ago on this "problem" for an engine manufacturer and we found out that the suspected air leaks did not actually exist--it was fuel vapors that separate out when the fuel sees a pressure change as it navigates the inlet to the filter or is formed by the heat of the fuel pump.

55...my .02...I use GM's R'n D...a high capacity in-line filter PN 854619.

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Dave MacGregor
Vancouver,Canada

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70 Malibu 454

My 66ss has a 396. I bought an almost new (less than 25 miles) holley 750. It had an an-fitting setup already feeding it (75$ bucks worth). I upgraded to all an style fittings and braided hose to match the carb. For a filter I used a K&N cleanable unit, It needs an fittings on both inlet and outlet and is easly cleanable with some carb cleaner. Unfortunately you need an-fittings, and it is not cheap. Almost 70$. But you just unscrew the end, remove the fine screen and spray some carb cleaner through it.

Chris R.

The idea of one breaking keeps me away!

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Wes. Vann
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wes V:
The idea of one breaking keeps me away!
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Im with you Wes. The one I bought for my 409 now resides on the shelf in my garage.

Fire scares the hell out of me!

Which makes me think of a good "tip of the day". Are we carrying fire extinguishers in our Chevelles? I think im going to toss one in the trunk when my 409 goes on the road.



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NEVER, NEVER, NEVER keep your fire extinguishers in the trunk, thats like keeping your amo and firearm in a seperate place...it will do you no good when you need it the most!!!!!!!!!!!mount them inside!!!!