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Flyboy1st

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Anyone know if there is any problem running Zenith carb with the inside filter screen removed? Just screen removed threaded fitting installed.
 
I can’t imagine why you would not use the screen, but if your tank is clean, it won’t hurt anything leaving it out.
 
I had an issue recently where the threads on the filter part were stripped, so I briefly ran the car with just a standard bolt in there to plug the hole. Worked fine. Leaked a little out of the threads, but that was expected.
 
If you haven't done so I would suggest installing the pencil filter in the tank and
remove the filter at the carb, in my opinion there is better fuel flow without it.
 

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Brian T said:
If you haven't done so I would suggest installing the pencil filter in the tank and
remove the filter at the carb, in my opinion there is better fuel flow without it.
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While it is true that every filter will reduce the flow of fuel a little, I have both filters in my latest car and it does not want for fuel at 55 mph. I cannot see that it would starve at higher speed either.
I concur with those who have said that the car will run fine without the filter in the carburettor but I'd replace it as soon as convenient.
 
Brian T said:
If you haven't done so I would suggest installing the pencil filter in the tank and
remove the filter at the carb, in my opinion there is better fuel flow without it.
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I wouldn't want my car to burn fuel any faster than it does with the filters in place.
 
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