Johnny wick Posted July 23, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2017 The steel fuel line that comes from the gas tank accepts 5/16 fuel hose but the entry and exit of glass fuel filter i have is 9/16". I did noticed that even with the clamp fully tight it leaks a little bit. Should i consider getting a Dorman glass filter 5/16 in and out or will the Fram G3 whic is 3/8 may work? I really dont like to smell or sense any fuel leak. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted July 23, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2017 You guys have Walmart down there? The g2 and the g12 both are 5/16 and in the auto section. Your actually stretching 5/16 hose on to a 9/16" filter? Or you running on 9/16 hose on the 5/16 fuel line? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted July 23, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2017 Fram G2 work better on 240s. G3 best for 280s. In my experience. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted July 23, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2017 I read his post. Please don't put a glass filter under your car. A rock could sling up and bust it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny wick Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted July 23, 2017 Sorry i guess i expressed a mistake on my post. The fuel hose that fits the glass fuel filter tigthly and snug is .025 as shown. The one that comes from the metal fuel line to the engine bay is 5/16. I guess its better to buy a dorman 5/16 filter then? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted July 23, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) So you have no 9/16 filter? Man I'm all confused. Edited July 23, 2017 by JSM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny wick Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted July 24, 2017 Its actually a 1/4 " clear fuel filter. Sorry for the mistake. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted July 24, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 24, 2017 That is why it is leaking. You need a 5/16 filter. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny wick Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted July 25, 2017 Dorman? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-526554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
w3wilkes Posted August 10, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 10, 2017 On 7/24/2017 at 10:38 PM, jalexquijano said: Dorman? Dorman is a brand name https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-55242?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-dorman&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5arMBRDzARIsAAqmJex1a7DqqYXnLNYSKlgGPwWjlsF0mcg9AkBsrUVIKTBs5v3B9ag6DhIaAh2VEALw_wcB Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-527649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny wick Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted August 18, 2017 well finally i just purchased a pair of 5/16" Dorman glass fuel filter, clamps and hoses and forgot about any fittings or hose reductions. Problem solved and no leaks. Thanks for your advices! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-528180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Posted August 18, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 18, 2017 Those glass filters are very good for diagnosing rust or debris in the gas tank. Otherwise junk in my opinion. Besides being breakable, they suck in air bubbles unless they are on the pressure side of the fuel pump, in which case they would leak gas. I had one in the engine bay before the fuel pump that always had air bubbles in it. I tested by replacing the filter with a piece of fuel-rated clear tygon tubing, no more air bubbles. Because of the way they're made, they have 8 places that can leak or suck in air vs. 2 places (the hose connections) for a regular fuel filter. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58183-using-5-16-fuel-hose-on-916-fuel-filter-with-clamps/#findComment-528183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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