Fuel filter

[rider7816]

I have a 1977 XLH and was wondering if it would be beneficial to run an external inline fuel filter? I know there is a filter screen on the petcock and my tank is clean, I just feel wierd not having an actual filter on the fuel system.

What is everyone else doing??

Frank

[Wicked]

If ur tank is clean and petcock screen in good shape - no need for an extra filter. They can "cavitate" and cause other issues and the pretty glass ones will leak....
Paul

[garyajaz]

+1 on the glass  ones leaking.
I run a inline cause I have 2 inputs and its a fiberglass tank that loses hairs on occasion.
have a o-ring sealed metal one .
but on a good non-rust tank. not necessary.

[Racepres]

I won't run one...

[JW113]

Every time I have put one on with good intent, ended up removing it later due to problems. Leaks, fuel starvation, vapor lock, etc. Chalk it up to the cure is worse than the disease....

-JW

[76shuvlinoff]

External fuel filters and vapor lock seem to go hand in hand.

[JW113]

Indeed, especially since the gas line has to run right next to or between two big heat radiators, i.e. the cylinders/heads. And let's face it, ironheads get pretty hot. Hence the endearing term "waffle-iron head".


-JW

[nibroc]

"waffle iron-head"     well I declare!

[Racepres]

"waffle iron-head"     well I declare!

Fraid I never heard that one ...still haven't heard it spoken...First for everything I guess...

[garyajaz]

waffle iron?
lol
I been pushing iron for bout 45 years.
raced all over the country.
first I heard of the expression.