Does someone have a part # or a type of aftermarket fuel fuel filter that will work on out T's. I had a bad experience years back with a VW type in line. I may be wrong,but perhaps some sort of glass bowl variety, that can be cleaned out from time to time
I use a clear bubble type with a fine mesh screen I buy at motorcycle shops. Works for me, and you can see the stuff it catches so you know when to change it. It does not restrict the flow.
I've put a tractor type filter on the bottom of my 23 touring tank because my original filter assembly had a broken valve. I can look through the glass and see water or sediment. It works like the original and is generally out of sight. It was also cheap, like me! I bought it at the local "Runnings farm and fleet" store. I bet Tractor supply or similar would have them.
Both styles of original sediment bulbs have brass screens to filter the crud out - why not stay original ?
Yes indeed - the original fuel strainers work great. Why screw up a good thing?
Well, if "...because my original filter assembly had a broken valve..." then one might have to change it out for something else.
Mike Bartlett - I sent you a "PM" this morning; something didn't seem quite right when I sent it, so please let me know if you didn't receive it,......harold
New repros are available and a rather good repro at that, as well as original Ford units being available.
Mike, on the 27 the glass is in a safe place. I would fear having glass under the car as in all pre 26 Ts.
I have had great luck on my 26 with a glass bowl fuel strainer. Has a nice shutoff valve and lets me see and remove any contaminants.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruckzone/5779033852/in/set-72157625573839736
Erich - I have the exact same set-up on my '27 depot hack. Works great for me, and it's surprising how much rust and scale collects in the bottom of that glass, huh? Kinda' nice to have that built-in easy to turn shut-off valve too.
John Deere AM3100T
If you simply must have one go to a local lawn mower shop for your in-line filter. They have 1/4" fittings, are usually made of clear plastic but most important they are for gravity type systems. Of course their "pores" are more open than a pressure or automotive filter but it'll still stop more stuff than a screen.
Any water in the gas will shut off the flow through a paper filter, been there done that.
Rick
Here's my 2 cents worth.
I have used those cheap 1/4" in-line fuel filters with some pretty good success. I'm sure that they are at least a little bit restrictive, but they do seem to do their job. Plus, the fact that they are clear allows you to see all the junk that it's collected, and you can get a feel for when it needs to be replaced. At just over $2 each, I always keep a few spares under the back seat, and they can be bought at any auto parts store. With only a flat-blade screwdriver, I can remove the old one and install a new one in less than 5 minutes.
I suppose if you want something REALLY good, and that's NOT restrictive, try something like the Fram HPG1, here:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRM-HPG1/
I installed one of these on my '65 Beetle after I installed a racing fuel injection system on it. I had a big in-line fuel filter on it, but even it was too restrictive and when I stepped on the gas, my fuel pressure would tank. This one sure solved the problem!
It's good down to 5 microns and meant for some SERIOUS fuel flow, so it's minimally restrictive. My fuel pump runs 50 gallons per hour through it (remember that this fuel system has a return line so it keeps circulating fuel around and around to keep the pressure up!). Plus, the element is replaceable. Of course it certainly doesn't look period and it is most definitely overkill, but I feel that it would be one of the best options out there for a T.
Hi Cameron.
My experience with the canister type filters like the Fram setup that you suggested is that they don't really flow much without a fuel pump. With the small amount of gravity feed in a T, I'm guessing that less that half throttle would exceed the unpressurized flow of this filter and drain the carb while driving.
I run a Mallory 140 gph 40 micron canister fuel filter in my 914, really high flow under pressure but not much without a pump.
Personally, the stock sediment bulb or a modern filter/sediment bowl are the only things that I would put between the tank and the carb of my T. And the obvious preference is the stock sediment bulb. With new reproductions costing only $50-$60, there's not much reason to try to reinvent the wheel (or filter).
I think the last three-line paragraph in Eric Dysart's post above pretty well sums up the "fuel filter" situation:
My opinion (for whatever that's worth) is that the fine mesh screen in the stock Model T Ford sediment bulb, or, the similar fine mesh screen in the universal glass sediment bowl that is made to fit many different tractors and farm machines and costs about one third as much as the "repop" stock sediment bulbs, this fine mesh screen is sufficient to prevent any troublesome particles from entering the carburetor. Any particle that is small enough to pass through that screen is also small enough to pass through Model T carburetor jet or passages without causing any problems. "Filtering" out anything smaller is just not necessary. YMMV,.......harold
Here is an installation on my 15 touring. Darned if I can find the receipt but if I remember it is a John Deere type AM3100T.
I like it because the glass bowl alows you to see how much crud/water is in the system.
Easy to clean too.
Cheers
schuh
Bud that glass bowl set-up is also available at mower shops.
Or one for the older Ford tractors (with a gallon or so reserve):
You will also need a 3/8" to 1/2" bushing to mount in the T tank.
i know the glass is thick and resilient, as these are used on tractors, but my concern would be a rock taking that thing out cruising down a gravel road.
But- i am known for being uber cautious.
Vince m
Our "dirt" roads here in Florida are really sand, so no problem there. If I was going to travel much on gravel roads, some sort of metal deflector would ease the worry.
Yes the glass is very thick, but a golf ball sized rock at high speed might get it.
schuh