56/57 Fuel Filter Element

[Mark S.]

In the 6th edition 56/57 Tech Manual, it states on page 113 that the carb filter element is "brown porous cardboard type". Should not it be stated as " round porous reddish ceramic"? Thanks! Mark

[Joseph L.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

Hi Mark

Yes, that is how they appear.
The typical filter is rated to 40 uM. The pleated paper ones are 10uM. If you are not going to be judged, change to the aftermarket one.

Joe

[Mark S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

I believe the intention of the judging manual is to present the vehicle as it came from the factory. I believe that the correct statement might be "round porous reddish ceramic". We are talking about the judging correctness and not aftermarket. Thanks! I am aware of the aftermarket filter.

[Dave S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

I believe the intention of the judging manual is to present the vehicle as it came from the factory. I believe that the correct statement might be "round porous reddish ceramic". We are talking about the judging correctness and not aftermarket. Thanks! I am aware of the aftermarket filter.

Mark,

That would be an AC GF-124. That is dark red/brown. I believe the GF-130 filter is the same size but more reddish in color. A paper element is a later replacement.

[Mark S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

Dave:

I agree. The 56/57 Tech Manual specifies a carboard type; and it should be updated to a porous type. The manual should also be updated to reflect two starter solenoids, one of which came into production late in 1956. This solenoid was originally in the Tech Manual; and was later omitted.

Thanks!

Mark

[Dave S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

Dave:

I agree. The 56/57 Tech Manual specifies a carboard type; and it should be updated to a porous type. The manual should also be updated to reflect two starter solenoids, one of which came into production late in 1956. This solenoid was originally in the Tech Manual; and was later omitted.

Thanks!

Mark

Mark,
There is also a GF-124K that is the same configuration as the GF-124 but has a very dark brown color to the element.

[John D.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

Dave, The AC GF 130 is fuel injection only. '57-/58. It could not be used separately.
I have since several colors on the GF130 . Redish, blue and plain. Info for all.

[Mark S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

I guess that I am less concerned with the color and more concerned that the carb element is a "cardboard type" as stated in the Tech Manual. I believe that it should be "round porous ceramic". Thanks for all the feedback!

[Dave S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

Dave, The AC GF 130 is fuel injection only. '57-/58. It could not be used separately.
I have since several colors on the GF130 . Redish, blue and plain. Info for all.

John,
Thanks for clarifying that.
The correct answer is the GF 124 has the correct configuration and lighter brown color which should be correct. The GF 124 K is just a much darker version of the GF 124.

[Mark S.]

Re: 56/57 Fuel Filter Element

Maybe we can stay focused on the carb filter. Can the carb fuel filter element description be corrected in the next edition of the 56/57 Tech Manual? Also, can the starter solenoid for late 56s be added to the next edition of the manual? Fi filters may want to start another thread.