|
|
Post by skidoo294 on Nov 27, 2023 14:54:18 GMT
Howdy
1st question. Which is better to run the screw in fuel filter or the adapter on the bottom of a tilly with a in line fuel filter. In all honesty, I was planning on running the screw in along with a in line filter.
2nd question. My sled never came with the bolt and nut for the kill switch. Might any one know where to get them at or happen to have a set that they could spare, thanks
|
|
|
|
Post by dando127 on Nov 27, 2023 20:13:23 GMT
I don't know which is better, but I feel more secure with the adapter. I was constantly checking the screw on filter to make sure it was tight.
|
|
|
|
Post by olyman on Dec 1, 2023 17:59:43 GMT
Seems like all the screw on filters of today are a little worse than cheaply made. That being said I still use them because they are cheap and mount easily. I like to take the new gasket out and lightly sand the flat surface with a really high # sandpaper to get it as smooth as possible. Then add a tiny bit of grease to help it seal. That's the first place they fail (or don't ever seal from new). I have several running with these screw ons.
That said I have a double HD I'm going to get going soon and I plan to use the flat black adapters on them.
Not sure what you mean with the kill switch. Is it OEM? Indak? I might have a strap and screw setup from a 73 tnt.
|
|
|
|
Post by Doo640ER on Dec 3, 2023 16:00:42 GMT
My thoughts are that the aftermarket screw-on filters are not totally junk, just the o-rings they are supplied with ARE junk. It doesn't take long for them to harden-up due to the ethanol in the gas these days. Then they lose their sealing properties and your sucking air into that beautiful Tillotson,  I've researched other o-rings a few months back and located some that would probably work and be much more resistant to the effect of the fuel. I'm thinking Buna-N or Viton would work well??
I might doo some measuring today to see if I can come up with the correct size. Has anyone else already done this??
|
|
|
|
Post by olyman on Dec 7, 2023 1:00:02 GMT
I've got an old kit of o-rings, that I think are meant for hydraulic repair or sorts. I do believe there's one size that works for these filters, though it's kinda fat. I'll see what I can dig up and post
|
|
|
|
Post by snocrusher on Dec 11, 2023 19:31:50 GMT
Yes the o ring supplied with the replacement screw on filters are crap. I have never run ethanol fuel but still had the filter leak air in at the o ring within a month of installation. Try replacing the supplied o ring with a quality one.
|
|
|
|
Post by doolittle on Dec 12, 2023 1:56:20 GMT
I toss out the o-ring and use the Tillotson style cork gasket.
|
|
I've researched other o-rings a few months back and located some that would probably work and be much more resistant to the effect of the fuel. I'm thinking Buna-N or Viton would work well??