[DeTomaso] Fuel filters in Late Model Panteras

[Roger]

Hi Charlie
No they never fitted a fuel filter as standard it is however a very easy job to fit one in the line as Jack pointed out
Roger C . UK

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On 6 Apr 2011, at 20:47, <richard at hitecheng.on.ca> wrote:

> 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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