Date:         Tue, 11 May 2010 16:43:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
Comments: To: Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>
In-Reply-To:  <4BE9A065.6030209@mischko.com>
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The big metal filter is designed to withstand the pressure and mounts after
the pump.  You can run a small plastic one in front too.

On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>wrote:

> Why does the filter go after the pump?
> On my '85, the white plastic filter was between the tank and pump.  I
> put the new big metal one there.
> There is no filter after the pump on my rig.
>
> Is this Ok or am I missing something?
>
> craig cowan wrote:
> > Problem solved (I believe).
> > I just spoke with Ken who cleared up that my new tank has the larger
> output
> > so i can run 11mm hose from the tank to the pump, 7mm hose from the pump
> to
> > the filter, and 7mm hose thereafter. Essentially going with the '86+
> > designed fuel system.
> >
> > Thanks again everyone!
> >
> > -Craig Cowan
> >
> >
> > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:29 AM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> So I have this '85 bus which has been plagued with gas tank problems.
> >> I have a brand new tank from Ken Willford at Vanagain that's going in
> >> today. It has an 11mm outlet, which i believe is the same size as the
> stock
> >> one (But can't get under the bus at this time to check).
> >> As I recall, the inlet to the fuel pump is also 11mm. Right? Then the
> >> outlet to the fuel pump is smaller..... 7mm?
> >>
> >> I know the current system I have is very gerry-rigged with it's fuel
> filter
> >> and I plan to do it right this time. So..... the large metal filters
> which
> >> normally go after the fuel pump, are 7mm on both sides? Or do I have
> this
> >> mistaken?
> >>
> >> I planned not to use the plastic prefilter if I can avoid it, but if i
> need
> >> to pick one up as an adaptor i need to know ASAP.
> >>
> >> -Craig
> >> '85GL turned WESTY
> >> BOSTIG in the back
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>



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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

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