Filter Fuel Install

Dirt is the #1 enemy of your engine's fuel system. Even the smallest piece of dirt can damage a fuel injector, resulting in erratic performance, poor gas mileage and, in some cases, complete engine shutdown. A clean fuel filter is one of the best ways to ensure dependable, trouble-free performance. That's why most car-care experts recommend replacing the fuel filter in your vehicle approximately every 10,000 miles or once a year for peak performance. (Always refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for recommended procedures and maintenance schedules.) .filter fuel install must be installed on the suction side of the fuel system. It should be installed in an easily accessible place in the fuel system (suction side). All other filters on the suction side should be removed. The filter can be installed either higher or lower than the tank. For best results, arrange for the filter inlet to be level with the top of the tank.

Filter Fuel Install

In cases where the filter is at a lower level, a shut-off valve must be installed; otherwise fuel will flow out when the filter lid is opened. After installing the filter fuel install, fill up the filter with fuel to avoid running the delivery pump without fuel. Finally, test the filter and joints for leaks. REPLACING THE FILTER ELEMENT Note: Before changing filter, backflush the filter element. It's always better to be safe than sorry. More importantly, make sure that the filter is securely coupled to the carburetor. This involves checking that the air filter has enough of a overlap over the carburetor opening, and that it fits snuggly. To be sure, place a zip tie over the filter coupling to make absolutely certain that the filter is making a good seal, and that it won't fall off while running. Turn off the engine. Loosen the lid screws. Remove the lid. Take out the spring frame. Take out the filter element. Replace the element. Put the spring frame on top of the element. Check for correct positioning of the lid. Start the engine again. 

Filter Fuel Install

Filter fuel install are usually added between the fuel tank and the carburetor's fuel nipple. Some fuel tanks come with built-in filters, but the majority of them do not. And even if your fuel tank has a built-in filter, it is cheap insurance to add a second filter. Fuel filters for RC cars are made by quite a few companies. But most of them pay more attention to aluminum color than actual filtration capability. Looking past all the shades of purple and blue you'll find very nice filters .This filter has about twice the filtering capacity due to a elongated mesh filter design, so it is a good match for the higher fuel consumption rate of .21 size engines. And it's longer length is not that big of a issue with the longer fuel lines found on 1/8 scale cars. 

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