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Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
#96842
07/29/08 11:38 PM
07/29/08 11:38 PM
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Hi, I have been running just a standard inline Fram plastic filter for my Edelbrock 4-bbl carb for awhile now. I use this one so I can see the fuel in the filter and know that it hasn't all drained back to the tank when the car is parked.
Recently, someone told me that these filters are a fire hazard and I should only use the metal ones for inline use...
What do you guys think about inline filters? Are these not safe? What are the recommendations for good inline fuel filters for a street Mopar?
Thanks very much.
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Re: Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
#96843
07/30/08 12:20 AM
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I don't know about the plastic ones, but the glass ones break and spill gas all over and catch fire.
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Re: Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
[Re: demon440]
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07/30/08 12:43 AM
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I believe nhra rules require a metal filter housing! Guess there must be a reason.
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Re: Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
[Re: dalei989]
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07/30/08 03:13 AM
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I only run the metal filters just to be safe and the one on the '67 is to meet NHRA rules. I will run the clear platic as a tool to see it there is any crap in the tank or lines on a new vehical.
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Re: Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
[Re: Lefty]
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07/30/08 12:47 PM
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Ok, thanks for the info guys.
Do you guys think it's because the plastic may melt that people advise against it? I can't imagine it would be more prone to leaks than the metal. I do like being able to see the gas and whether it's going through or not..but not enough to take a chance on a fire..
Thanks!
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Re: Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
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07/30/08 12:51 PM
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Re: Plastic vs Metal Inline Fuel Filters?
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07/30/08 07:24 PM
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Quote:
Do you guys think it's because the plastic may melt that people advise against it?
Yep, don't ask me how I know...
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