Fuel Filter.......

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I planned on putting back in the old in line glass fuel filter. I've got the filter cleaned beautifully. What I didn't count on was the difficulty finding the filter element. The old (dead) filter is a Fram CG6. Any ideas on where to find one? I've just about exhausted any searching on line.

This is not a necessity, I just thought it was cool.

Thanks,
Dave
 
David
Glass may be cool, but it may not be the best idea. If its the typical glass cylinder with metal end caps through-screwed? hmmm. And the rubber gaskets that sometimes dont like oxygenated fuels? or dry up and shrink? Or worse cork? hmm.
-It might not be bad if they just did not leak.But if they do leak, theyre leaking a flammable substance that really loves to burn. And if it catches fire under the hood,the engine may continue running for quite a while with the fuel thats still in the carb, continuing to pump fuel on the fire.
-I know, I know . That will never happen. Right? If youre driving a Cavalier or some pos winter beater thats worth more in parts than as a driver, sure put it on there. Wear a fire suit and youre good to go.
-But if youre driving a 40 or 50 yr old classic car, do you really want to take that chance?
-So, I suggest you gift it to a Chevy buddy.
-Kidding. Put it on your lawnmower or something.
-Even if I knew where to get that filter, I wouldnt likely tell you.Sorry, Im just that kinda guy.
 
I replaced the element in my oil breather cap with new from inside a aftermarket cap.
You might find some other filter with element that fits the glass housing.
In my opinion.. The Cavalier is worth more as a driver and our cars are worth much more in parts.
 
I'd trust one of the old school glass tube type over the new plasic ones any day of the week.

But I use the metal canister type.
 
Thats right, metal canister type!
- So you cant see inside to determine replacement time. Big deal. They are cheap. Just put a new one on, now and then.
-And while we are talking fires; How about your rubber lines? Run the absolute minimum amount of rubber you can, and keep it fresh, including the shorty at the tank.. Somewhere on this site there is a fellow who found a 2002 Toyota Tundra metal filter with fittings that accept sae fuel-line fittings.Ima gonna upgrade mine to that. No rubber at all!
 
David273cars said:
I planned on putting back in the old in line glass fuel filter. I've got the filter cleaned beautifully. What I didn't count on was the difficulty finding the filter element. The old (dead) filter is a Fram CG6. Any ideas on where to find one? I've just about exhausted any searching on line.

This is not a necessity, I just thought it was cool.

Thanks,
Dave
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According to thier cross reference Baldwin Filter PF864 Fuel Filter
Quick search shows them on Amazon and a few other sites
 
While ranting on fuel plumbing, many new cars use nylon tubing and fittings, even on the 60 psi supply lines. You see it on the injector cross-over tube between the Magnum engine fuel rails. The tubing just slips over the rippled fittings, w/ no clamp to hold it (heating it first helps). Surprisingly, they never seem to slide off, but the tubing does tend to crack over time (many repair kits in auto parts). I just re-plumbed my 64 Valiant, allowing for future EFI, so wasn't sure what to use. Many rodders use AN fittings w/ stainless woven hose, but I think that is rubber inside, plus expensive. I used metal tube w/ flare fittings and metal filters wherever I could. Not sure I trust the quick-connect fittings either, especially those w/ plastic latches and choices are slim. Seems to be no standards out there. Seems you must use some rubber hose, even after the pump.
 
This is not a daily driver, so I'm not too worried about burning. I have to assume that all the cars that used this filter did not go up in flames. I have been known to do stupid things in the past......
I've driven old mopars with the battery on the floor on the passenger side (wired through the firewall) with a five gallon gas can next to it...... fuel line from there to the carb. because there was no gas tank. (or dash for that matter)
No, not the smartest thing, but was the only way at the time. There are no rear seat belts. No anti lock brakes. No disk brakes. No computer. Etc.
It's not that I'm not worried about safety, these cars are from a different time.
We had playgrounds that had see saws / metal slides and gravel as a base.
Just trying to recreate the car to what was at the time. When it's time to be safe with the family in the car, I'll take a modern one.
Thanks for the advise as well as concerns............
 
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