59-61 FI fuel filter

[Lou C.]

I was working on a 1960 290 HP fuel car a few weeks ago. The car was flooding, gas pouring out of the vent on the fuel bowl.

Made a call to JD in Pittsburgh for some trouble shooting ideas. After the call I removed the needle and seat and found a small piece of epoxy stuck under it. Where did it come from? Time to call John again.

It turns out I have a repro 59-61 fuel filter that was sold some time ago.
It was put together with epoxy. The epoxy breaks down over time and then you have a problem.

Has this happened to anyone else?

[Don H.]

Re: 59-61 FI fuel filter

Lou,
I am not an expert but have seen what you describe. I silver soldered my fuel filter, not original but never leaks.
Don H.

[Lou C.]

Re: 59-61 FI fuel filter

Don, If I remove the epoxy I can see on the outside will it come apart? How did you get it apart?
Lou

[Don H.]

Re: 59-61 FI fuel filter

It has been a long time but I think it will not come apart. The fitting is crimped in and the sealant is to seal it. I think I removed what epoxy I could and then soldered. Don H.