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Apr 15, 2010 | 08:08 PM

JRon

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Broke Fuel Filter

Ok, today I noticed my fuel filter was leeking gas, so I went to tighten it up, and the threaded part broke off flush with the hole in the carberator. Anyone know how I can get this out? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Josh

Apr 15, 2010 | 08:26 PM

mikeo0o0o0

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Try using an easy-out. The hole is already there.

Apr 15, 2010 | 08:36 PM

pintoches

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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0

Try using an easy-out. The hole is already there.

Easy outs Work great! The filter is made of a soft metal.

Apr 15, 2010 | 09:27 PM

JRon

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Thanks guys, I don't have one, but I'm sure my buddy does. I'll give him a call in the morning. Thanks for your help. Maby I'll have it fixed in time to make it to the local cruse in tomorrow night.

Josh

Apr 16, 2010 | 08:35 PM

JRon

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So I got my neighbors easy-out this morning, got the broke piece out, put the new filter in, and guess what happened? Yep, the new one broke too. I screwed it in, it didn't feel like it was getting tight, and it was still leeking so I tightened it up a little more, and snap. So, I went to the parts house, and got a brass fitting and put it on and ran a inline filter, and all is good. Thanks guys for your help.

Josh

Apr 16, 2010 | 09:14 PM

johnboy427

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What kind of filters where they?
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Apr 16, 2010 | 09:31 PM

Rockstone

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I prefer the inline filter also. Did you wrap the threads of the new/old filter with teflon tape before you put it in?

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Apr 17, 2010 | 12:40 AM

4x4cody

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i never did like that filter that screws into the carb..

i just do what you did and put a fitting in there a an inline fuel filter..
then you can visually see your gas...

Apr 17, 2010 | 10:16 AM

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Wow. I hand tighten mine then give it one complete turn with the wrench and it doesn't leak.

Apr 17, 2010 | 12:19 PM

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JRon

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Wow. I hand tighten mine then give it one complete turn with the wrench and it doesn't leak.

This is the first time I've had any break. Usually there just fine. Like you said, hand tighten it, a turn or so with the rinch, and its usually good.

Josh