It's 61 now with our expected high to be 76 today. Gotta love it.
Larry Shouse
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It was 20 and sunny here this morning....nothing but dreaming going
on..
Walt
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From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:55 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
Thanks Walt. Living in Florida, I don't think this Chevelle will
see too
much in the way of hibernation. I hope to drive it two or three
times a
week, all year. With gas prices as they are, I just hope I can
afford it.
Larry Shouse
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> Larry,
> I'm sure the lining compound has changed over the years..so has
> the fuel. Like I said, I have seen the rubber linings dry rot
on cars
> that sat w/o fuel for winter or longer. I haven't had any problems
> and have not had to re-tighten the fittings. The clear filter will
> let you know what is going on.
>
> Walt
> http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:57 pm
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>
>> Walt,
>>
>> You say your current set-up has been in place for a decade - has
>> the
>> manufacturing process or materials used for the lining changes
>> over the
>> years to account for it's longevity you think?
>>
>> I'll have a clear in-line filter up where I can see the fuel, and
>> will keep
>> an eye on it.
>>
>> Speaking of maintenance, have you ever had to go back and tighten
>> the
>> fittings from time to time?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Larry Shouse
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:29 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>>
>>
>> > I've been running braided line on my car for years. One
>> thing to
>> > keep in mind is that it is a maintenance item. It will
deteriorate>> > over time. The inside lining will deteriorate and
put nice rubber
>> > chunks in your needle/seats. I "knock on wood" have had the
>> current -
>> > 8 feed and return in my car for a decade w/o problems but I
keep it
>> > moving and up until this winter it has been in a heated garage.
>> > Many problems I have seen have come from cars sitting w/o
>> gas in
>> > the lines. The rubber dry rots and will clog the regulator or
>> > needle/seats.
>> >
>> > Walt
>> > http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > Date: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:06 pm
>> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>> >
>> >> Don't know how true it is but I have always heard not to run
all
>> >> steel braided hose on a street car. Something about the
fittings
>> >> "sweating" and creating a strong fuel smell in the car. GM66's
>> >> method is a good one.
>> >> Clint Hooper
>> >> H&H Custom,owner
>> >> 1969 El Camino ProTourer
>> >> 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
>> >> http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: Larry Shouse
>> >> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>> >> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 11:14 AM
>> >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel Filter
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Doug,
>> >>
>> >> I was thinking about running a braided hose all the way as
well.>> >> I have the same concerns you do, so I'm planning to go
with Summit
>> >> p/n SUM-PUMPKIT3 which is a - 8 AN diameter fuel line kit
designed>> >> to work with 3/8 in. NPT components. That's my plan
anyways,>> >> unless somebody here can speak up and tell me I'm
headed in the
>> >> wrong direction.
>> >>
>> >> Larry Shouse
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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