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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: Mr D21]
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03/25/14 10:03 AM
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Yes it is a filter, I use them as filters on both my cars. I don't remember seeing a filter anywhere else on a 440 6 pack motor. I do remember seeing filters on a hemi, not sure about a hemi with a fuel pump mounted vapor separator? Good question... 
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: Dixie]
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03/25/14 12:18 PM
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I snuck one in between the metal fuel line from the tank and fuel pump. Not that my car is perfect "OE" correct, but I am going for a stock appearance. It's hard to see underneath the engine.
That will cause vapor lock on hot days. You should not have a filter before the fuel pump. Strainer yes, filter no.
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: Challenger 1]
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03/25/14 12:28 PM
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I snuck one in between the metal fuel line from the tank and fuel pump. Not that my car is perfect "OE" correct, but I am going for a stock appearance. It's hard to see underneath the engine.
That will cause vapor lock on hot days. You should not have a filter before the fuel pump. Strainer yes, filter no.
Well, if it does, I'll know the culprit!! 
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: Dixie]
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03/25/14 02:01 PM
03/25/14 02:01 PM
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My six pack set up has 3 of these in the carb bowls....
Yeah, it's hopped up to over 160...
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: Challenger 1]
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03/25/14 05:40 PM
03/25/14 05:40 PM
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Yes it is a filter, I use them as filters on both my cars.
I don't remember seeing a filter anywhere else on a 440 6 pack motor. I do remember seeing filters on a hemi, not sure about a hemi with a fuel pump mounted vapor separator?
Good question...
 so are ALL vapor separators fuel filters, I didn't think a MESH screen would filter fuel other than large chunks 
Oh and BTW which model, engine and year are we talking about anyway?
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RSNOMO]
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03/25/14 08:15 PM
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Last edited by gg70rtUcode; 03/25/14 08:18 PM.
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2022 Hellcat Charger Widebody Redeye Jailbreak: Hellraisin with 8 speed auto
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: jt4406]
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03/25/14 10:09 PM
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My six pack set up has 3 of these in the carb bowls....
Mine has those too. They are the filters. Don't the Carter carbs have something similar in the carb inlet?
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RoadRunnerJD]
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03/26/14 12:29 AM
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There are some bogus repro separators out there. I got one and could not figure out why the car would not start. Found that there was no orifice restriction in the return line and the fuel was going straight back to the tank and none going to the carbs
I cut it open to look inside. Surprise!! It was simply 3 tubes stuck into the can and there was no filter screen at all.
1970 Superbird 440-6bbl, auto
1969 Barracuda 340-4bbl, FB Formula S auto
1969 Barracuda 6.1 L Hemi, 5 speed, Convertible
2022 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RealWing]
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03/26/14 12:37 AM
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This is also a repro, but is correctly manufactured. Note markings on the can. The bogus one had no markings.
1970 Superbird 440-6bbl, auto
1969 Barracuda 340-4bbl, FB Formula S auto
1969 Barracuda 6.1 L Hemi, 5 speed, Convertible
2022 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RealWing]
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03/26/14 12:37 AM
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other end.
The return line was not orificed correctly. I soldered it closed and drilled a 0.040" hole- somewhat smaller than the factory size of approx. 0.060"
Last edited by RealWing; 03/26/14 12:39 AM.
1970 Superbird 440-6bbl, auto
1969 Barracuda 340-4bbl, FB Formula S auto
1969 Barracuda 6.1 L Hemi, 5 speed, Convertible
2022 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RealWing]
#1598147
03/26/14 12:39 AM
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There are some bogus repro separators out there. I got one and could not figure out why the car would not start. Found that there was no orifice restriction in the return line and the fuel was going straight back to the tank and none going to the carbs
I cut it open to look inside. Surprise!! It was simply 3 tubes stuck into the can and there was no filter screen at all.
I see it IS a filter....just look at all of the metal shavings it captured   
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: A12]
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03/26/14 01:04 AM
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I see it IS a filter
Imagine...
An incorrectly reproduced, reproduction part...
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RealWing]
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03/26/14 01:42 AM
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This is also a repro, but is correctly manufactured. Note markings on the can. The bogus one had no markings.
So ..... Who makes the better / best reproduction Vapor Separator vs the "junk" ones ?  
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Re: Is my vapor separator my fuel filter ?
[Re: RealWing]
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03/26/14 04:46 PM
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This is also a repro, but is correctly manufactured. Note markings on the can. The bogus one had no markings.
So ..... Who makes the better / best reproduction Vapor Separator vs the "junk" ones ?
I got mine from Bill Allphin at the time. I suspect Bill Rolik will have the correct ones.
We carry them as well, although I am out of stock at the moment. Should have some soon.
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The vapor separator is not a fuel filter. 
