Glass Bowl Fuel Filter

[55 Fargo]

Hi all, I was wondering, when you have the old style glass bowl fuel filter installed. Does it attach to the carb, via flare nut, does the fuel line screw into the other side of the fuel filter.

Does anyone have a pic of one of these set-ups, I was planning on installing one of these type filters, my question also is this, are they good filters, do they need just some minor cleaning to continue using them, are they better than modern disposable filters, should I still intall a fuel filter near the gastank,( my gas tank is brand new)...........any help would be helpful

[knighthawk]

just sent you photo ( E-mail )of the filter as installed in my "59 Apache truck. I like the glass bowl cause everything settles in it, dirt, rust and water. Easy to maintain, easy to see inside, but sometimes tricky to get a good gasket seal.

[Young Ed]

Fred there is a different style fitting for the needle valve that allows the filter to attach. I have both a carter and an AC one and was able to find a modern napa paper filter for each. I have a carter that still has the stone filter element too. Haven't gotten any of them installed so I can't say how well they filter

[55 Fargo]

So which type do I need Ed for my Carter B&B carb, the carter type, with the needle valve it should screw right into the carb, should it not.

PS I did not get the sender yet, hopefully this week,been real sidetracked the last few days, my step-father is gravely ill and is not expected to live more than a day or so...........Fred

[Young Ed]

Fred I believe you can use either brand. They are very similar. The AC one is just shorter and says AC on top.

[55 Fargo]

Hi Shel, I may just go with a filter at the tank, on the line before the pump, will add the glassbowl type to the line from pump to carb later, my lines are brand new, my tank is brand new, 1 filter should do the job..............Fred

[BloodyKnuckles]

I have a bit of a fetish for these things. I seem to collect them. I really like the way they look. I would have 10 on mine if it didn't look too wierd.

Just thought I would share.

BTW...mine was directly attached to the carb when I bought the car.

BloodyKnuckles

[55 Fargo]

Well then you be the guy to pester for one of those filters............LOL

[Norm's Coupe]

Hi Shel, I may just go with a filter at the tank, on the line before the pump, will add the glassbowl type to the line from pump to carb later, my lines are brand new, my tank is brand new, 1 filter should do the job..............Fred

Fred,

One filter should be fine. However, just because you and I have new tanks and lines doesn't mean we won't get any dirt in there. You can get dirt in the fuel tank just by filling up the tank at the gas station, especially if the station just got a new shipment of gas when you fill up.

[hkestes41]

I was suffering from a fuel starvation issue. Knew I had gas because I had just filled the tank (which turned out to be unfortunate). So this weekend I drained the tank and removed it.

When I hosed it out I could not believe all the crap that was in the tank. There was at least a full cup of pea gravle, several drinking straws, a couple of popsicle sticks, a flat piece of rubber about the size of a half dollar, a bunch of broken glass and to top it all off a fork.

While the tank was out I took the opportunity to paint everything from the rear end back. Now that everything is buttoned back up no more problems (knock on wood).

[Normspeed]

Sounds like maybe the car was stored someplace where some small kids liked to play.

[Norm's Coupe]

I was suffering from a fuel starvation issue. Knew I had gas because I had just filled the tank (which turned out to be unfortunate). So this weekend I drained the tank and removed it.

When I hosed it out I could not believe all the crap that was in the tank. There was at least a full cup of pea gravle, several drinking straws, a couple of popsicle sticks, a flat piece of rubber about the size of a half dollar, a bunch of broken glass and to top it all off a fork.

While the tank was out I took the opportunity to paint everything from the rear end back. Now that everything is buttoned back up no more problems (knock on wood).

I put a locking gas cap on my coupe several years ago. Not because I was worried about someone stealing my gas, but just for the reason above. No one can open it and put junk down the pipe.

[Young Ed]

Norm isn't your garage secure?

[hkestes41]

Sounds like maybe the car was stored someplace where some small kids liked to play.

I would tend to agree with you. I've only had the car since July and there is no telling where it had been stored before then.

[Norm's Coupe]

Norm isn't your garage secure?

Garage is secure. However, when I park in a parking lot it's not secure. Back in the old days you'd hear similar stories about junk in the tank. As a prank, kids would put sand, sugar and all kinds of stuff down the gas tubes. That was back in the 50's and 60's. No telling what kids would put down there today if it would fit down the pipe. While they would probably be caught stealing gas if they tried, it only takes a couple of seconds to open a gas cap and drop something in there, and then replace the cap. So..........thats why I have the locking cap. As the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth more than a ton of trouble".

[55 Fargo]

Norm, can these be bought from the local auto parts store, is it a special size. My garage is secure, but I have small kids, this could happen to me too...................Fred

[Norm's Coupe]

Fred,

Don't know if you can get the locking cap from an Auto Parts store to fit or not. I got mine from a vendor at a swap meet. It was new in the box though. I've also seen people selling them on ebay and at other old car parts catalogs and web site. FYI, if your tube opening is the same as the P15, you can get one from an old Ford vendor. Same one that fits the 46 - 48 Fords will fit the P15 tube.

[55 Fargo]

Thanx Norm, I believe the filler tube is the same as a P15

[Norm's Coupe]

Fred,

Just remembered. Even the Ford caps from 1936 and up should fit. My brother in law gave me an extra regular cap he had for his 36 Ford before I bought the locking cap and it fit too.