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« on: July 27, 2006, 12:00:07 AM »

I just dont know if I can spend $60 on one. What would be cheaper option? Its basically fuel filter with 3 inlets or i am wrong
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2006, 02:44:07 PM »

Wrong...spend the $60......actually I doubt they are only $60 now.......actually more like $80+
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2006, 02:49:01 PM »

Purolator makes a fuel filter very close in dimension and pipes sticking out it, but it's a "filter". The Charger's cannister is a vapor separator. So the filter will have some sort of membrane/filtering device inside. Whereas the vapor separator simply has some baffles to allow vapor to escape through the return line. It might hinder in the performance of the vehicle.
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2006, 02:49:39 PM »

Jack Parts has them for $ 59.00
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2006, 06:42:44 PM »

The Vapor Separator does double-duty as a filter too.  Here's a quote from the service manual:

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The separator is serviced as an assembly only and consists of a sealed can, a filter screen, an inlet and outlet fitting and a metered orifice outlet fitting for the return line to the fuel tank

Later on they give procedures on how to check to see if the filter screen is restricted or plugged, so apparently they expected it to pick up some crud from the system.  I can scan in the picture if needed, but my scanner is buried at the moment and I'm postponing that paperwork  excavation operaton as long as possible...  Tongue



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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2006, 07:59:41 PM »

I scaned these a while back for someone.......

As you can see the vapor seperator is much more than "basically fuel filter with 3 inlets"

PS----silver r/t.....a FSM is a MUST have if your wondering how to change front shocks.... thumbs

PSS---is that the "online" price that hasnt been updated in years or did you actually speak to Jimmy?


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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2006, 04:29:57 AM »

I scaned these a while back for someone.......

As you can see the vapor seperator is much more than "basically fuel filter with 3 inlets"

PS----silver r/t.....a FSM is a MUST have if your wondering how to change front shocks.... thumbs

PSS---is that the "online" price that hasnt been updated in years or did you actually speak to Jimmy?


I paid $59.00 for one about 3 months ago.
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2006, 02:15:59 PM »

Good to hear Mike...I just figured like everything else these would go up as well......
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2006, 06:31:38 PM »

I scaned these a while back for someone.......

As you can see the vapor seperator is much more than "basically fuel filter with 3 inlets"

PS----silver r/t.....a FSM is a MUST have if your wondering how to change front shocks.... thumbs

PSS---is that the "online" price that hasnt been updated in years or did you actually speak to Jimmy?


whats FSM
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2006, 04:45:55 AM »

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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2006, 07:39:13 AM »

Silver, those are three words I thought you'd know.  Wink
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2006, 11:26:17 AM »

Silver, those are three words I thought you'd know. Wink
He's asking how to install front shocks........how would he know that?  scratchchin Wink
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2006, 02:27:46 PM »

Wowee.
Wouldn't it seem that someone with almost 3800 posts would have learned something from this 'site by now??  shruggy image_294343
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2006, 07:19:39 PM »


I paid $59.00 for one about 3 months ago.

Does it have the lettering stamped into the top and bottom of the can like  it's supposed to ? Theres two companies making seperators, one is right and one is wrong


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« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2006, 04:34:57 AM »

I believe mine did not have any numbers on it. Mopars by Crane (941-322-1121; www.moparsbycrane.com) also carries them at $ 69.00.
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« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2006, 01:29:49 PM »

Do any of you guys run an additional fuel filter in addition to the separator?  I had my fuel lines replaced a few years ago, and the 'tech installed the separator and another filter between the pump and the 'carb.  I thought that the vapor separator was supposed to be a fuel filter, but the 'tech says that you can never have fuel that's too clean.  Isn't this a little much?  If it is, I'll just remove the additional filter...
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« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2006, 01:40:19 PM »

Do any of you guys run an additional fuel filter in addition to the separator?  I had my fuel lines replaced a few years ago, and the 'tech installed the separator and another filter between the pump and the 'carb.  I thought that the vapor separator was supposed to be a fuel filter, but the 'tech says that you can never have fuel that's too clean.  Isn't this a little much?  If it is, I'll just remove the additional filter...

If you got room for a filter between the carb and pump, and you don't care for the "stock/original" look, then it can't hurt. I don't know what carb you are running, but does'nt your carb have one of those stone/screen filters at the carb?
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« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2006, 02:23:44 PM »

I've got the 750cfm Edelbrock.  I'd really like to take out that secondary filter, as I've been planning to sheath my pump to 'carb line in heat resistant material because I've seen my fuel actually boiling/bubbling in the filter which is a see-through type.  Ultimately though, I think I'd rather have cleaner fuel rather than cooler fuel...
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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2006, 04:08:35 PM »

I always run a clear Mopar filter before the pump, and still have the separator hooked up. I have been behind
a car, going to a car show 2hrs out of town. His car started bucking away, yep his $60 separator was clogged.
I would much rather replaced a basic inexpensive filter, than spend $60, and wait for it to come in the mail
to fix the car.

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« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2006, 04:23:03 PM »

So, run the clear filter before the separator-good idea.  That way I can have both filters on, protect the more expensive separator, AND be able to completely sheath my upper fuel lines in heat reflective material...
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