Fuel filter was garbage

Nothing thrives in dusty conditions... there's nothing special about a Bronco. For dirt to get downstream from a filter, one has to wonder about housekeeping.... Dirt is the enemy of any machine and we need to be absolutely sure that we aren't introducing it during service operations.

Okay Jim. This is where I disagee. Broncos ARE special! :) Best 4WD EVER made! :)

Anyway, I do agree with you. I was thinking the same thing: somehow that pebble got in there when I replaced the fuel filter. As you seconded this idea, I guess I'll have to be more careful when doing maintenance.

Thanks for the input.

Brad

Or, there was a manufacturing defect and it got past your fuel filter. You didn't say what brand you were using (and it doesn't matter, they probably all have defects every now and then) but most of your Fram filters that I have seen lately are made in China. Anyway, if you haven't, stick with a good quality filter.

That was pretty much my thought on the matter too.

I would think that two filters would be asking for trouble though. Something about it seems a little wrong, like something could go bad on one and not the other and give you fits diagnosing or something, maybe they could both become a little clogged and create a restriction that you might have trouble tracking down.. andyway, just a dumb blonde's perspective. I would think that one good quality filter should be adequate.

Kate

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| | Okay Jim. This is where I disagee. Broncos ARE special! :) Best 4WD EVER | made! :) | | Anyway, I do agree with you. I was thinking the same thing: somehow that | pebble got in there when I replaced the fuel filter. As you seconded this | idea, I guess I'll have to be more careful when doing maintenance. | | Thanks for the input. | | Brad | |

Did you consider it MIGHT have gotten in via AIR, not fuel?

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True. But it's out. I'm happy.

Ford EFI filter? Please fill me in.

Brad

Same as called out for any EFI car ... just go in and look for a filter for a 90 mustang..

The nipples will accomodate flex tubing

"Backyard Mechanic" wrote | | The nipples will accomodate flex tubing

But only if properly positioned .....

Kate

Thanks. I have a 90 Stang incidentally. It's a big honking thing, compared to the tiny little 80 Bronco one. If it'll fit and you think it might do some good... okay...

Thanks.

Brad

Aren't the EFI filters designed to work with much higher fuel pressure than a traditional carb application? Also, the EFI filter assumes pressure pushing throught it, not pulling. Do these make a difference? I would be inclined to guess so.