1968 Plymouth GTX

[Nxcoupe]

Okay, thanks for the info.

I had to order a new fuel filter and couldn't believe how much they wanted for them. Most were out of stock but I found one and ended up paying just under $50 with tax and shipping included.

Wow, unreal. Those were like 3 bucks and in stock back in the day.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Well the fuel filter arrived today but I cannot figure out what it's supposed to mount to?

Hardly even fits in the space between the fuel pump and alternator.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Check the diameter of the return line (the small one off to the side) it should be a tiny orifice (.060) Some were made with a much larger opening, if the return is to big the fuel pressure will be low & cause problems... If the orifice is to big the fix is a Holley main jet in the return line...

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Yes it is small. They said it was made to OEM specs.
So is the one in your picture bolted to anything?

 

[1 Wild R/T]

The outer fuel pump bolt...

 

[1 Wild R/T]

BTW That is a fuel/vapor separator, not a fuel filter... If you're expecting it to filter fuel you are going to be disappointed... Cars equipped with those had a filter in the carb inlet... See item 53...

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Hmm, they listed it as a fuel filter.

I have a couple of inline fuel filters, guess I could put one in before the fuel pump.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

A filter before the pump is a bad option... The mechanical pump is pulling fuel the full length of the line from the tank to the pump, adding the restriction of a filter can cause starvation... Either use the carb inlet filter or eliminate the vapor separator & instead use a fuel filter...

What I've done is substitute a combination fuel filter/vapor separator off a later model Mopar....

It's a regular inexpensive fuel filter that sends vapor back to the tank...


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[68BabyBlue]

A filter before the pump is a bad option... The mechanical pump is pulling fuel the full length of the line from the tank to the pump, adding the restriction of a filter can cause starvation... Either use the carb inlet filter or eliminate the vapor separator & instead use a fuel filter...

What I've done is substitute a combination fuel filter/vapor separator off a later model Mopar....

It's a regular inexpensive fuel filter that sends vapor back to the tank...


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Two of my last four GTXs had a fuel filter replacing the vapor separator can, two had the factory separator in place. Ma Mopar came up with the set up for a reason. I had hot start problems with both the filter equipped cars, and soon replaced the filter with the vapor separator hooked to the return line. Never had a problem with the stock set up. This includes the cars I drove on a regular basis back in the day. Baby Blue had a Holley Street Avenger the last time I owned the car, but all the others had the factory original carbs.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Two of my last four GTXs had a fuel filter replacing the vapor separator can, two had the factory separator in place. Ma Mopar came up with the set up for a reason. I had hot start problems with both the filter equipped cars, and soon replaced the filter with the vapor separator hooked to the return line. Never had a problem with the stock set up. This includes the cars I drove on a regular basis back in the day.

And that is the point of the filter I linked, it serves two purposes, it filters and it separates vapors....

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

That vapor separator/fuel filter cost me $50 so I don't plan to set it aside.
I will look at the carburetor, which is a fake Holley 750, and see if it has any type of filtration.

I know the sending unit has a filter on it also.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

That vapor separator/fuel filter cost me $50 so I don't plan to set it aside.
I will look at the carburetor, which is a fake Holley 750, and see if it has any type of filtration.

I know the sending unit has a filter on it also.

I get it, I bought one too.. Most carbs these days don't come with them but the location for them is there and Holley sells them....

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Oh, the thing at the sender? it's a strainer, not really very effective as a true filter..

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

I pulled one of the filters off my old Holley 850 but it wouldn't fit into the imitation Holley carb.
My plan is to put an inline filter just before the carburetor.
Waiting for new fuel line hose to show up, so I can get this part done.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Burlap and 18 gauge wire arrived today.
Decided to try installing the listing wire but only every 2". I noticed on the Legendary Video that don't use any listing wire at all.

This was the first attempt. I got a better game plan on each row, so it should go a bit easier when I get back to it tomorrow.

Also, wondering if I should get a new emblem for the back seat?
The backing appears to be simply be pressed on.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Started installing bottom seat upholstery. Still have a lot of hog rings across back and sides yet to be installed.
Overall, it's starting out pretty good. Had to really work to get the vinyl over the foam across the front.

 

[Pistol Pete]

A trick an upholstery friend taught me was to put a trash bag over the foam first. It makes putting the seat covers on easier. Of course, we were discussing buckets at the time.

 

[MarPar]

A trick an upholstery friend taught me was to put a trash bag over the foam first. It makes putting the seat covers on easier. Of course, we were discussing buckets at the time.

So I assume one would slide said trash bags out as you work the covers?

 

[1 Wild R/T]

So I assume one would slide said trash bags out as you work the covers?

You tear the bag out in pieces..

 

[MarPar]

You tear the bag out in pieces..

Fair enough. lol
Either way, the bag does not live under cover is really what I am asking.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Fair enough. lol
Either way, the bag does not live under cover is really what I am asking.

Actually, yes, the bag stays in there. You can't see it and without it being exposed to the sun, it probably would take just as long to deteriorate as the foam. Dude has been doing upholstery for 20 years and if it was a problem, I don't think he'd still be doing it.