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Fuel Filter
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:19 pm
by Fex
This is a picture of, I presume, a fuel filter. It is on an FJ army ute. Not quite FB EK but trying to tap into as much knowledge as I can with this one, and there is so much knowledge here (righto, end of sucking up..
) Has anyone seen something similar? Looking to find out if it is a generic type filter or possibly an army feature. Any info appreciated.
Cheers, Andrew
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Re: Fuel Filter
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 8:57 pm
by ardiesse
I think Stan Bennett would be the guy to tell you.
Rob
Re: Fuel Filter
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 9:20 pm
by Fex
Thanks Rob.
I have posted it on the FX FJ forum as well. I’ve seen a fair few FXFJs and I’ve never seen one so trying to cast the net a bit further.
Cheers, Andrew
Re: Fuel Filter
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 7:55 am
by Harv
Haven’t seen one on a grey before, but appears to be a “UFO” type filter. Common on 60’s injected go-fast cars. Photo below is of a reproduction unit, destined for my meth-monster project.
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Bit larger, as it will need to flow alky volumes.
Cheers,
Harv
Re: Fuel Filter
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 10:58 am
by Dr Terry
AFAIK that device is either a fuel regulator or damper. The theory was that they took the pressure & pulsation away from the needle & seat in an effort to prevent flooding & vapourisation as well as extending its life. I've seen several versions over the years.
Whether it actually worked or not is anybody's guess. A bit like a Brock polariser I suppose.
Dr Terry
Re: Fuel Filter
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 7:54 pm
by Fex
Thanks Gents. I have had a few votes for a filter and also a pressure regulator. The best thing might be to pull it apart and just have a look
Its not on my car though and apparently its in accessible at the moment. I was chasing it up for another bloke a bit ahead of time. Thanks for the feedback.
Cheers, Andrew