1969 Z50 Fuel line question - why is petcock so close to carb - space for filter??

85CTrider

85CTrider

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as seen in the photo here the petcock and carb fuel connection are super close.. like a few inches.. they are almost even on the same level and carb connection not much lower than they connection at petcock.. i was going to put an inline fuel filter in but i am wondering if there is even enough space to do that... can someone elaborate how the fuel line goes??
thanks
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85CTrider

85CTrider

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Ohhh ****** thats why i new posting photos would come in handy... Air filter is in the parts box.. i guess i should put that on..
thanks for the heads up Red69..
anyways.... does anyone squeeze a filter in these fuel lines or just skip it and run the line?? is it 3/16 fuel hose?
 
Gary

Gary

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In my experience an add on fuel filter is a band aid,much better to fix the problem which is usually rust in the tank or dirty fuel cans. There is supposed to be a filter on the end of the petcock that protrudes up into the tank.
 
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69ST

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I'm largely in agreement with Gary. However, where my view differs is with what has changed over the years...pump gas; it's gotten really dirty. My main rider has a sealed tank, the white tank coating shows every little bit of crap in the tank. I see more tank accumulation after 3 fill-ups than I did 5 years ago, after an entire season of riding. So, yes, it really is a bandaid but, the current state of play more than justifies the "belt & suspenders" approach...to mix metaphors in a blender.

As for fitting an inline filter on a Z50, you'll need to add a small loop of fuel line to get everything to fit, without going below carb inlet level.
 
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