[DeTomaso] Fuel filters in Late Model Panteras

[richard at hitecheng.on.ca]

I have an all metal sealed fuel filter and I carry a spare in my tool kit. I 
had to change it once on the road.
Richard

-----Original Message----- 
From: JDeRyke at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 3:41 PM
To: charlesmccall at gmail.com ; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fuel filters in Late Model Panteras

In a message dated 4/6/11 12:12:03 PM, charlesmccall at gmail.com writes:

> Does anyone know if DeTomaso systematically installed fuel filters in
> their late model Panteras? Where would it be, if they did?
>
Shouldn't be too had to trace an added fuel filter, as the gas tank is
right next to the engine making the lines short. In the 4bbl carb inlet(s)
behind the fuel-in fittings are Holley's infamous sintered-bronze filters 
that
usually plug rapidly. Autolite & other carbs had tiny paper filters that do
the same thing. I recommend discarding all in-carb filters as they are just
too small. Once loaded up, you'll get unexplained lean-out, rough running 
and
rev-limiting, all at random. If you have dirty gas locally, an external
filter can be fitted- as long as its not one of the glass bowl types that 
crack!
I suggest one that has replaceable filters; Summit and Jegs (the Wal-Marts
of auto parts!) carry several kinds. Good luck- J Deryke
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