Fuel Filter Recommendations?
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Fuel Filter Recommendations?
I have a new Volcano SV. I saw a recommendation to install a fuel filter in the setup videos. Any specific type / model of fuel filter that I need or just get whatever I can find on ebay / local hobby store?
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RE: Fuel Filter Recommendations?
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I have a new Volcano SV. I saw a recommendation to install a fuel filter in the setup videos. Any specific type / model of fuel filter that I need or just get whatever I can find on ebay / local hobby store?
I have a new Volcano SV. I saw a recommendation to install a fuel filter in the setup videos. Any specific type / model of fuel filter that I need or just get whatever I can find on ebay / local hobby store?
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RE: Fuel Filter Recommendations?
i agree with AAFH, but sometimes when fueling up in the feild you will get dirt and grime in the tank, even if your carefull. i would sugjest running a fuel filter. but i would also sugjest maintaning them. they unscrew to clean out and keeping your fuel lines in good condition will also help with air leaks. dont store your rig with fuel in the lines. make sure you blow them out or it will couse rough starts. its better to deal with the filter then deal with the headaches of having grime in the mill.
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I've never had a problem running a filter Wade...but then again I take them apart and clean them and put new o-rings in them pretty frequent...thanks for the heads up though
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RE: Fuel Filter Recommendations?
I heavily suggest using a fuel filter. All that stuff that gets in there, be happy it gets caught in there and not ran though the engine. You'd be surprised what gets into the tank. Then again, I am always running offroad... so I'll take that one extra piece of security.
Fuel filter maintenance is one of those things that is ignored just as much as shock maintenance, differential maintenance and so on. Lets face it, no one pushes or notes to pay attention to it. I haven't seen anything about fuel filters in the past year from :xtreme rc cars or r/c car magazine. And they say that they are dyin for something to write about...
I've seen some weird things in the filter, grass being one of them... but to each their own, thats what makes the hobby fun.
Fuel filter maintenance is one of those things that is ignored just as much as shock maintenance, differential maintenance and so on. Lets face it, no one pushes or notes to pay attention to it. I haven't seen anything about fuel filters in the past year from :xtreme rc cars or r/c car magazine. And they say that they are dyin for something to write about...
I've seen some weird things in the filter, grass being one of them... but to each their own, thats what makes the hobby fun.