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fitz1tj
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Yes , it's a HIF-44. As far as fuel pressure goes, I don't have a gauge to measure it. It was set by the PO, and it seems to work, so other than change the filter, I haven't messed with the regulator setting. Nothing is so bad that you can't make it worse by doing something rash or going berserk.
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Mart!
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thanks! Fitz is that a HIF44?
and can anybody tell me about the "regulator" part of this filter? there wasnt any instruction with mine. i was thinking of putting a small fuel pressure gauge next to it...
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fitz1tj
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Here's a shot of mine. 
Nothing is so bad that you can't make it worse by doing something rash or going berserk.
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63 Countryman
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Quote: Originally Posted by declanm I have chosen to mount my fuel filter close to the fuel pump which is right next to the gas tank(non-stock setup). In that way, I can prevent unfiltered crud from accumulating in the long fuel lines to the engine bay before it gets filtered. Also, exposing fuel to underhood heat is never a good idea unless it absolutely cannot be avoided (as for line(s) and a separate regulator located next to carb). Glass bowls on filters allow some limited inspection without disassembly, but are just one more thing to break when removing or installing the engine or performing other major work near the glass bowl. Or in the unlikely event that a stray rock, nut or bolt hits the glass and shatters it. Just a very personal opinion, but I think that any limited inspection of the element permitted by a glass bowl is not sufficient justification for using glass. The element is fairly generous in size to the point where it should not "fill up" in any reasonable length of time unless the fuel tank is far dirtier than normal. Thus, it would better suit most purposes for the element to be lifed and then routinely inspected and/or replaced at sensible intervals even in the absence of problems with fuel delivery. I would always prefer to install a metal bowl fuel filter and then disassemble it when inspection or replacement of the element is required. |
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declanm
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I have chosen to mount my fuel filter close to the fuel pump which is right next to the gas tank(non-stock setup). In that way, I can prevent unfiltered crud from accumulating in the long fuel lines to the engine bay before it gets filtered. Also, exposing fuel to underhood heat is never a good idea unless it absolutely cannot be avoided (as for line(s) and a separate regulator located next to carb). Glass bowls on filters allow some limited inspection without disassembly, but are just one more thing to break when removing or installing the engine or performing other major work near the glass bowl. Or in the unlikely event that a stray rock, nut or bolt hits the glass and shatters it. Just a very personal opinion, but I think that any limited inspection of the element permitted by a glass bowl is not sufficient justification for using glass. The element is fairly generous in size to the point where it should not "fill up" in any reasonable length of time unless the fuel tank is far dirtier than normal. Thus, it would better suit most purposes for the element to be lifed and then routinely inspected and/or replaced at sensible intervals even in the absence of problems with fuel delivery. I would always prefer to install a metal bowl fuel filter and then disassemble it when inspection or replacement of the element is required.
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gizmorama
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the moke is a great fit. Anyone with a saloon car have one. Its a bit more challenging...
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Mart!
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QuickSilver
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Mart!
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anybody has a FilterKing fuel filter/regulator installed in their mini? i'm looking for ideas on where to mount it. pics please!
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Posted: May-08-2008 07:04AM
