REFLECTOR:Fuel Filter?

[Jim Agnew]

John,

I used a Sierra Fuel filter assembly that uses a screw on
filter cartridge and is a paper filter and water trap. It
is made for marine use and will flow plenty of fuel (50
GPH) if I remember correctly.  The adapter is aluminum not
pot metal and can take a pounding.  The only addition I
made was a small piece of right angle aluminum with a #8
Bolt sticking up and a large hose clamp that goes around
the filter to make sure it cannot unscrew.  I use a heavy
duty clamp that has small loops at the ends that hing and I
slide one of these loops over the #8 bolt to lock the
filter.  The entire unit is inexpensive and is available at
most marine stores.  If you would like pictures and the
model # let me know.

Jim

--- John Dibble <aminetech@dixie-net.com> wrote:
> I'm thinking the filter should be after both pumps so
> there is adequate pressure to
> push the fuel through the filter.  Also this way I will
> have advance warning by seeing
> a reduced fuel pressure as the filter starts to plug.
> 
> John
> 
> Ronnie Brown wrote:
> 
> > I would install the filter before the auxiliary fuel
> pump.
> >
> > I used a Airflow Performance #1090079 stainless steel
> screen fuel filter
> > http://www.airflowperformance.com/airframe.htm which is
> a bit pricey at
> > about $125 but required by them to warranty their high
> pressure fuel pump
> > required for the Lycoming IO360 Bendix fuel injector
> system.
> >
> > With your set up, I would use one of the metal body
> paper fuel filter from
> > your local auto parts store at about $5.  Change it at
> 25, 50, hours then
> > annually.
> >
> > Ronnie
> 
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James F. Agnew
Jim_Agnew_2@Yahoo.Com
Tampa, FL
Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft Completed