Thanks Walt. Living in Florida, I don't think this Chevelle will see too
much in the way of hibernation. I hope to drive it two or three times a
week, all year. With gas prices as they are, I just hope I can afford it.
Larry Shouse
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
Larry,
I'm sure the lining compound has changed over the years..so has
the fuel. Like I said, I have seen the rubber linings dry rot on cars
that sat w/o fuel for winter or longer. I haven't had any problems
and have not had to re-tighten the fittings. The clear filter will
let you know what is going on.
Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
Walt,
You say your current set-up has been in place for a decade - has
the
manufacturing process or materials used for the lining changes
over the
years to account for it's longevity you think?
I'll have a clear in-line filter up where I can see the fuel, and
will keep
an eye on it.
Speaking of maintenance, have you ever had to go back and tighten
the
fittings from time to time?
Thanks,
Larry Shouse
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Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
> I've been running braided line on my car for years. One
thing to
> keep in mind is that it is a maintenance item. It will deteriorate
> over time. The inside lining will deteriorate and put nice rubber
> chunks in your needle/seats. I "knock on wood" have had the
current -
> 8 feed and return in my car for a decade w/o problems but I keep it
> moving and up until this winter it has been in a heated garage.
> Many problems I have seen have come from cars sitting w/o
gas in
> the lines. The rubber dry rots and will clog the regulator or
> needle/seats.
>
> Walt
> http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:06 pm
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>
>> Don't know how true it is but I have always heard not to run all
>> steel braided hose on a street car. Something about the fittings
>> "sweating" and creating a strong fuel smell in the car. GM66's
>> method is a good one.
>> Clint Hooper
>> H&H Custom,owner
>> 1969 El Camino ProTourer
>> 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
>> http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Larry Shouse
>> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 11:14 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>>
>>
>> Doug,
>>
>> I was thinking about running a braided hose all the way as well.
>> I have the same concerns you do, so I'm planning to go with Summit
>> p/n SUM-PUMPKIT3 which is a - 8 AN diameter fuel line kit designed
>> to work with 3/8 in. NPT components. That's my plan anyways,
>> unless somebody here can speak up and tell me I'm headed in the
>> wrong direction.
>>
>> Larry Shouse
>
