Is there a 'How To' for an inline fuel filter?

[blaine]

You should go to a bike shop and get the proper filter for two reasons.The filters at the auto store are going to be too big to fit in the small area.Also the filters at the auto stores are designed for vehicles with fuel pumps, and have denser filtering material that will restrict the flow of fuel in a gravity feed system.(been there,done that). :2tup: :cool:

[Water Warrior 2]

There should not be any fuel loss from the tank when you remove the gas line from the petcock. The only gas to flow will be in the line itself. When the engine is off there is no vacuum to open the petcock for fuel flow. Just make sure the petcock is not in the prime position. Remove the gas line from the other end too and take it down to the local auto parts store. They will have a variety of filters to choose from. A longer skinnier one may fit better. Anything for a riding lawn more, snowmobile or bike will be adequate. You can also get the little clamps for the fuel line. The little wire clamps that are already on the fuel line are good enough to do the job so a couple more for the filter will be perfect.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

There should not be any fuel loss from the tank when you remove the gas line from the petcock. The only gas to flow will be in the line itself. When the engine is off there is no vacuum to open the petcock for fuel flow. Just make sure the petcock is not in the prime position. Remove the gas line from the other end too and take it down to the local auto parts store. They will have a variety of filters to choose from. A longer skinnier one may fit better. Anything for a riding lawn more, snowmobile or bike will be adequate. You can also get the little clamps for the fuel line. The little wire clamps that are already on the fuel line are good enough to do the job so a couple more for the filter will be perfect.

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[Slagugglan]

I've found this and it's extremely cheap... do you think it's ok to buy?

http://cgi.ebay.it/Blue-ALUMINUM-FUE...aabe7c75d#shId

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Slagugglan

I've found this and it's extremely cheap... do you think it's ok to buy?

http://cgi.ebay.it/Blue-ALUMINUM-FUE...aabe7c75d#shId

They look o.k.I like the clear ones better,as you can see at a glance if you are getting fuel,or if the filter is dirty.

[jonathan180iq]

No need to use Ebay. You can get small inline fuel filters at just about any place that sells things to do with motors.
-Small engine repair shops
-Home improvement stores
-Wal-Mart
-Advance Auto Parts

...Just about anywhere.

[Gz Rider]

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[blaine]

All the small filters are meant for gravity feed systems.You get in trouble if you try to use a automotive type filter that is meant to be used with a fuel pump.
:cool:

[jonathan180iq]

Originally Posted by Gz Rider

Not all fuel filters have the same flow rate. How do you know which is correct for this bike?

It's a single cylinder, 250cc, gravity fed engine. I highly doubt that the flow rate of a fuel filter will be a problem.
If you walk into a bike shop, do you ask them about flow rates when they hand you the universal filter they have hanging on the wall? Of course not. We just kind of assume that because it's made for a motorcycle that it's better.

If it's good enough for a 15Hp Briggs, it's good enough for the GZ

(That being said, I do have a "motorcycle specific" fuel filter on my bike but I also have one on the Murray riding mower because they were on sale and they are clear so I can keep a better eye on it.) But for small engines like this, a fuel filter is a fuel filter.

[Gz Rider]

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