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Old 05-03-2005, 11:15 AM   #1
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Default Mk I Escort in tank fuel filter.

The Maddestman and I have nearly finished cleaning out the fuel system on my Mk I. Carby's been reco'd, tanks out, just going to get some new fuel lines, fuel pump will be out and cleaned today.

However we've hit a brick wall, the fuel filter in the actual fuel tank is the original and is designed to be replaced and not repaired. And believe me it's so dirty and corroded it can't be put back on (well it could but we'd be back at step 1 again.. no fuel flowing through the lines as it is that blocked).

Off we went to Rarespares yesterday (as they told us they could recondition it for us), however as it turns out there was a misunderstanding and they thought we meant the sender, not the actual fuel filter.

So my question is this, does anyone know of anywhere in suburban Melbourne that I could possibly get another one of these filters or if one from a Mk II would fit?

I can provide a pic of said filter if need be.
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Old 05-03-2005, 12:16 PM   #2
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Any way to replace the filter with a bit of hose or pipe and install an in-line filter outside the tank?
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Old 05-03-2005, 02:57 PM   #3
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Any way to replace the filter with a bit of hose or pipe and install an in-line filter outside the tank?
Not just a pretty face are ya Rob? :P

I think we've just worked out a way to do that, I'll let you know if it's successful.
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Old 07-03-2005, 07:02 PM   #4
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To show what we're talking about, I took some photos:

Fuel tank removed from boot.


In-tank filter removed from inside tank, still attached to end of fuel line.


In-tank filter has been removed.


The In-tank filter itself.
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Old 07-03-2005, 08:13 PM   #5
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Give Filter Distributors in Micham a ring if they cant help no one can belive me. Phone 9874 6352
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Old 07-03-2005, 08:55 PM   #6
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I'd be inclined to just leave the filter off and install an inline filter, but I'm sure you've already figured that out.

By the way, nice posts counts you two, 351 and 289, considering a full engine are we? :P
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Oh and to think about it, you'll need some sort of mesh over the pick up to prevent big bits getting dragged into the fuel line and clogging the fuel filter. I'm sure a pick up filter from an EFI car can easily be made to fit over the end.
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Old 28-03-2005, 10:26 AM   #8
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My baby is all fixed and purring like a kitten (and with a little more power) again (has been for about over a week now) thanks to The Maddestman, he did the majority of the work. That includes scalding his hand... Ooops.

I'll start looking for a new fuel tank when I put the 1.6L in it, but for now it's running beautifully and I have a car again that uses hardly any fuel. :
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