Topic: 1957 3 hp fuel filter and connector – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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July 8, 2023 at 2:45 pm #277868
billy-t
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Hi all

I am working on a 1957 3 hp Johnson JW-13 I believe. I was rinsing the gas tank and thought that the fuel wasnt flowing out of the peacock fast enough so decided to remove the connection and filter and it would appear that I broke off the filter and part of it is still stuck in the gas tank.

I was wondering what the best way, if any of driving that out? I have some spares and would put in a new one if I could get the old one out. Should I use some gentle heat on it before trying to use a punch to push it into the tank. I guess on the probability that I wont be successful in removing it, can I use it will out the filter? I understand that that means more likely carb cleaning more often.

Any suggestions to help this amateur is always extremely appreciated.

Bill
July 8, 2023 at 2:53 pm #277869
Buccaneer
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I “think” you can just drive the broken off stone filter “IN”
the tank and remove it from the gas cap hole.
Instead of spending $42 bucks, I’d make a brass screen for
the old fitting, but perhaps you can find a good used one.
You may be able to add an external in-line fuel filter
but of course that won’t look original when you’re done.

Prepare to be boarded!
July 8, 2023 at 2:58 pm #277871
billy-t
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Thanks Buccaneer

I did drive the stone filter into the tank, and got it out, but it appears a piece of it remains lodged in place in the tank with the connector screws in. I am still able to get the connector to screw in but with the broken potion of the stone filter that came off the connector lodged in the tank I can slide in a new one in and hence would not have a filter in the tank any more.

Hope that explains it a little more clearly.

Bill
July 8, 2023 at 3:15 pm #277874
billy-t
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This is the piece I drove into the tank and retrieved but I think a half inch piece is stuck in the tank
July 8, 2023 at 3:16 pm #277875
billy-t
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July 8, 2023 at 3:16 pm #277877
billy-t
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Okay cant even upload the picture here
July 8, 2023 at 6:26 pm #277879
Mumbles
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To save the broken filter, you can first tap some threads into it and then pull it out with a nut and bolt. Once it’s clean, it can then be epoxied back together for reuse.

I’ll post some photos later after I resize them to be accepted here.
July 9, 2023 at 7:13 am #277895
billy-t
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Thanks Mumbles that would be great.
July 9, 2023 at 7:54 am #277896
aquasonic
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These filters get stuck and break often when the brass fitting is removed. They are made from sintered copper and are soldered on at the factory. I like Mumbles idea of putting them back together with epoxy. Another option is to lap the bottom of the broken filter to get a good smooth surface and epoxy the shortened filter back onto the brass fitting. While the filter is out, that’s the time to give it a good cleaning. A good soak in a jar with acetone works well.
July 9, 2023 at 10:22 am #277898
Mumbles
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As promised:
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