wonkey eyed barmaid Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Having previously discussed the merits of fitting an in-line fuel filter, I have now bought a suitable in-line filter. the question now, is where to fit. (and dont say the fuel line!). My own idea is that it should go between the tank and the pump. this way the pump sucks the fuel through it, and the filter will not create any resistance affecting the fuel pressure as it leaves the pump. plus it will protect the pump. the other alternative (obviously) is to fit it after the pump. suggestions? pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Rightly or wrongly thats where mine is and it works fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Best place is before the fuel pump,near the fuel tank. and somewere it is visible to see dirt build up. And dont forget to fit it the right way round! Power Freak member! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Where you can get to it for servicing! Maybe I am a lazy toad but all the bits that are hidden underneath tend to get neglected in favour of the bits you can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Does anyone happen to know the inside bore of the fuel line on a 1.8K? I've only had the SV a week and it hadn't occurred to me to check if there is a fuel filter fitted (I'm still at the kissing it goodnight stage - so sad!!) Chris 1.8K SV 140hp V11CPW Ruby Red with Silver nose and stripe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonkey eyed barmaid Posted February 5, 2003 Author Share Posted February 5, 2003 ive never been at an SV before chris, but the fuel line on my 1.6 is 8mm internal. I got a 'Champion' filter from halfrauds. theyve got a decent range of filters to suit most road cars. i just picked the one that i thought would be big enough to handle the flow, and was a good shape for easy fitting and securing. its an 'L106' (about 1.5" dia x 2.5" long) only £3.29. bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 The fuel filter on an injected engine is always mounted on the pressure side, don't forget that most tintops have the pump inside the reservoir and the fuel filter on an injected engine must always be a metal filter because plastic one's do not withstand the pressure from the fuel pump. Even on a carb. engine i would put the filter in the pressure side, you be surprised what parts can pass trough a fuel pump without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Erm,isn't there a fuel filter already fitted to your SV Chris? The large round canister on the right hand side in the wheel arch area behind the driver seat? I first thought this was the fuel pump but as it has no wiring to it I revised my assumptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Thanks.... you're right. A canister the size of a can of beans. I can just make out the letters "Hein" on it, but can't read the rest! Cheers 1.8K SV 140hp see it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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