Re: Fuel Filter Advice, Please

Posted by Mal120NZ On 2010/4/20 1:09:22

Hi Jay,
In all of my fuel tanks, I have taken out the pick up tube and soldered a brass mesh filter to it. I make up the filter from brass mesh by rolling around 1 inch diameter tube and cutting to about 2 inches long. I then solder along the join. Then cut 2x 1 inch diameter pieces of mesh. Fit 1 to one end and solder around the edges. On the other 1 inch disc, cut 3 small slots across the centre so you can pull up to create a hole the diameter of the fuel pickup tube. Then fit this piece to the other end of the mesh filter and solder around the edge. You now have a brass mesh filter tube approx' 1 inch in diameter and approx' 2 inches long. These measurements are not critical but this size gives a good surface area for the fuel to get through but no crap. Next thoroughly clean the pick up tube back to shiny metal. Cut the bottom of the pickup tube to 45 degree angle and then slide in through the opening in the top of the mesh filter. The centre pieces that you pulled up now give you something to solder to the pick up tube. I made sure the pick up tube was right to the bottom of the filter - the 45 degree angle ensures fuel can always get into the pickup tube. This brass mesh filter on the bottom of the pick up tube stops rust and flakes getting into the fuel line. As mentioned by others, you will need to properly clean out the tank at some time soon, but you can do this little job in an hour or two. It will be added piece of mind even after the tank is cleaned.
Cheers NZ Mal