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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Garf on September 27, 2011, 01:14:00 PM

Title: Bad Fuel Filter
Post by: Garf on September 27, 2011, 01:14:00 PM
This is why I always take apart fuel filters before use.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel Filter
Post by: Bill Little on September 27, 2011, 01:39:42 PM
Looks like someone fell asleep while running the "punching machine"! ;D

Big Bear
Title: Re: Bad Fuel Filter
Post by: Ed Prohaska on September 27, 2011, 03:40:41 PM
What brand is that filter? I like the Hayes filters. Many years ago I bought 20 in "bulk" without the packaging and with extra screens. I still have a few left. Other filters of similar style are often too large to fit the tight space of a cowled-in "40 size" stunter.

When the screen is intact and properly seated they do a good job of collecting debris. The photos show a filter removed from an ARF Flite Streak near the end of a flying season. I was having to open the needle a few clicks on succeeding flights (a hint the filter needs attention). The debris is mostly wings and other parts from small insects, plant material and spider webs! EWP
Title: Re: Bad Fuel Filter
Post by: Garf on September 27, 2011, 03:59:14 PM
What brand is that filter?
This one is from Golden Horizons, for use in model cars.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel Filter
Post by: Steve Helmick on September 27, 2011, 08:39:02 PM
This is my favorite filter...but like Phil's, it's a big'un for an RC car. The filter is a "totally tubular" nylon screen, Dude! I currently use one on my fueler, but I would not feel bad about running the fuel hose outside the nose and back in.  A groove in the fuselage side would recess some of the bulk, and a scoop cover the rest. The unfortunate thing is that Tower doesn't stock this one anymore. Are they available from other sources?  ??? Steve

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVH19&P=7 (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVH19&P=7)