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Fuel filter

Discussion in 'Test Zone' started by G-Man, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. G-Man

    G-Man New Member

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    Hey guys,
    Forum noob here.

    I bought an 82 XJ650J for $750 ...had to invest $200 and time to get the get her running right, but what a gem it has been for the past year. Great commuter bike.

    I had been having issues with my reserve on the tank.
    Twice I ran out of fuel and it would not use the reserve gas I could see in the tank. I was convinced it was an issue within the petcock. I installed a new petcock assembly few nights ago ... and the same %$#@ thing happened. Fortunately in the driveway.

    I took off the fuel line, set it to prime and out comes the fuel.
    I had a cheap auto store in-line fuel filter which was preventing the fuel to reach the carbs. The filter is less than a year old. I'm guessing under vacuum assist it would work fine, but the little gravity pressure of reserve was not enough to do it. If I was smart ...I would have checked that before ordering a new petcock. :roll:

    I ran a new line with no filter and reserve now works as it should.

    Would you leave it with no filter or is there the "right" filter?
    Thoughts?
    Thanks
    -Greg
     
    G-Man, Sep 12, 2008
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  2. bill

    bill Active Member

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    You should change the filter now and again. They are small and will plug easily. I use a clear one. You need to have a filter you would be surprised how much junk gets by the petcock filter.

    I use a cheap clear lawn mower filter - have not had to change it yet but I keep an extra on hand. I can see how much stuff is in it.

    FYI you will get better response if you post in the chat section instead of test.

    Welcome to the forum...
     
    bill, Sep 12, 2008
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  3. kd5uzz

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    Would you be interested in selling your original petcock?
     
    kd5uzz, Sep 19, 2008
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    Bill is right. The filter did its job. Replace it and keep on riding.
     
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    The yamaha shop in my neck of the woods has a neat filter. Its shaped like two (shallow) funnels back to back, about 2" in diameter. Its clear, which has come in handy to let me know, for sure, that I was out of gas. They are about $3 each.
     
    kd5uzz, Sep 19, 2008
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  6. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    I use the FRAM "Universal" Inline Filter.
    I used an Off-Brand generic and had the Filter Material stop the flow of fuel.

    The FRAM is clear, small ans only costs 2-Bucks.
     
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