Thumper Club Forum
Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: northernmaplered on November 22, 2019, 09:20:25 AM
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Hello there! Long time no write, however have been perusing the posts the last few days and trying to find info on putting in an in-line fuel filter. From what I can tell the most popular spot is in between the fuel tap and the carb? Wondering what kind of filters y'all have found best, as I have to order it online and can't hold one up to it and see what would fit. I should note that I am located in Canada so I'll only be trying to find something that I can get over here that is similar in size/shape.
Thank you in advance!
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Aye Northernmaplered,
Pleased to see that you still drop by to wind us up. ;D We have been down to -6C so far and I suspect that you might be below that all the time, or are you having a mild autumn? :-\
Fuel filters that I use are these: 6mm_fuel_filter_link (https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/6mm-in-line-fuel-filter-square-500469)
I have mine in the fuel line from the vacuum fuel tap to the carb. It sits right inside at the back of the vacuum fuel tap. A bit fiddly, but out of the way. I can send images if required.
The clips I use are these: Hoseworld_fuel_hose_clips (https://www.hoseworld.com/hi-grip-mini-clips-for-fuel-pipes-and-small-hoses-9mm-to-11mm-505-12.html)
They are made from stainless and are neat. Small, stainless steel 'Jubilee clips' also do the job, but are a bit more bulky. Measure the OD of the fuel hose you are using before ordering! Getting the too big size is vexing! :-X ;)
Good health and regards, Bill
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Hiya Bill!
Thanks for the reply, nice to hear from you again! Wowza, time for the longjohns eh! It's been fairly mild so far, had a bit of -19C at the beginning of the month but it has been quite mild as of late, above zero even :D
Okay excellent, thanks for confirming location for the filter. Your one looks very similar to what I've found so far.
Those are very neat hose clips! I hadn't yet seen such a thing, thanks for the tip. I had to order a bunch of new fuel line in varying sizes and it all came with scissor-style clips which so far have worked okay.
She's not running yet but I made my first attempts about a week ago and got two backfires! Unfortunately for my poor ears it happened in the confines of a single car garage with the door nearly shut but very exciting nonetheless! The tank is still in shambles but I got a little fuel bottle to assist in the resurrection for now. I've gone away to work in camp for a few weeks so I'm back to researching and ordering parts for awhile. Hopefully will have good news to report soon ;D
Cheers and thanks again, AJ