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Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - silverzx - 03-01-2014
On the phone and can't find the thread which mentions about modifying the fuel filter housing.
I want it so the fuels always heated and swear I remember seeing someone say that you don't need to mess about with bonding penny's etc! If anyone could enlighten me on the matter id appreciate it a lot!
Also is there anything else worth adapting whilst I'm at it?
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Andy annear - 03-01-2014
Was it either of these:
http://www.biopowered.co.uk/wiki/Filter_modification_for_Peugeot_and_Citroen
http://306oc.co.uk/forum/thread-16318.html?highlight=inline+fuel+filter
Cheers
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Piggy - 03-01-2014
Yeah but thats what he doesnt wana do!
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Daniel306 - 03-01-2014
Iv done it, that first link explain it. Getting the white plastic bit out can be hard but once its out the rest is easy, cut it in half and hammer a penny in the hole then put back together
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Andy annear - 03-01-2014
Does it help much when running 100% veg?
I'm struggling to see the advantages of doing it? Im currently on 100% veg, fresh glow plugs and she starts fine and hasnt looked to not start yet this winter.. revs fluctuate for like 2 mins when idling then its fine,
Did you notice a difference after or no?
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Daniel306 - 03-01-2014
Moding the filter housing like that wont help starting, it works off the coolant so it cant do anything with a cold engine
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Uberderv - 03-01-2014
I've done it and tbh didn't see a lot of difference. I mix 10% petrol in with the WVO during winter which does help as the viscosity drops, plus apparently the oil ignites quicker in the cylinder.
Like a dong I managed to snap the water sensor in the housing, covered it in resin which eventually leaked so I don't use it at all now.
With good plugs, no air ingress and longer pre glow it starts and runs fine.
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Dave - 04-01-2014
The injection pump sends most of its fuel back down the return to the swirl pot in the fuel tank. Once this fuel is relatively warm as it circulates then a fuel heater is not needed. Only time doing this mod would be necessary is if you were to remove the swirl pot in the tank.
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - ally406 - 04-01-2014
Personally I found it stops the fuel filter plugging due to a build up of fats that can drop out in colder weather (really only applicable to WVO). Fuel temperature outputs at around 40-45 degrees which is perfect, as you can still blend petrol and not worry about vapour lock like you would get with a full FPHE. It really is a simple mod and you can seal up all the areas that tend to let in air while you are there, no reason not to do it. As I recall a 10c euro coin is a perfect fit.
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - Tom - 04-01-2014
Just sack it all off and go inline filter
RE: Modifying Fuel Filter Housing - SonnyRoby - 04-01-2014
About running 100% on derv, is it ok to keep diesel cooler or hotter for better efficiency?