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Hey guys. Quick question for ya. I have put my fuel filter back on my my maxx, the first time I put it on, the truck was a pain to tune and :\then it is worth........

With this being said, I have not yet had a chance to give it a test run again. i have also checked wherever possible for other threads here and could not see much for info.

Much Appreciated:\
 
Sorry, I goofed up on this post. I was wondering if any of you use fuel filters on your rigs and if so what are some of the issues that you have run into while using them ( if any).

I have put my fuel filter back onto my maxx. I had it on a while ago, but took it off after I had problems with tuning and leaks. I understand the preventative portion of using the filter, however, I am not sure if this is worth the headache of having it on. I have taken some precautionary measures of using tie straps on each end of the filter where the tubing connects and also at the bottom of the tank to stop leaks.

I have mounted the filter on the inside of the shock tower, with the flow direction going upwards ( not sure if this will make a difference ). Is this a good spot to have it mounted? I can't remeber what the brand of fuel filter is that i am using, but if you recognize it, is it a good one or do you recommend a better one.

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I have used a Dynamite fuel filter for quite some time. I have it mounted in the same area as yours. I have not had the same issues of leaks that you are saying though. I did find that if I ran any other fuels ( other than O'donnell ). I accumulated quite a bit of sediment in the filter only after one or two tanks. So, I my opinion High quality fuels can are cleaner and possibly don't require a filter in line. Even though I run a filter on my rig.
 
Not just filtering junk in the fuel, but filtering junk that can accumulate in your tank through use (e.g. refueling in the field)
 
So, is it better to have a tank with built in filter at the bottom of the tank, a fuel filter, both or just good quality fuel? I run Backyard Basher 20% nitro. I think that the filter is to prevent any crap that has settled at the bottom of the tank being sucked up into the motor.

Yeah, last time I had this thing on, I had fuel seeping out onto the chassis and the shock tower. I had it mounted in the same place. The one I am using has the barbed nipple on each end the same as a more high end one would have, so would those have to be tied on the ends to stop leaking as well?? or did I just not install tubing correctly last time??

I am aware that I have not given this a chance to fail yet, but i would like to work out the "bugs" before I go out to have fun rippin around and wind up taking out a fuel filter!!
 
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I have used a Dynamite fuel filter for quite some time. I have it mounted in the same area as yours. I have not had the same issues of leaks that you are saying though. I did find that if I ran any other fuels ( other than O'donnell ). I accumulated quite a bit of sediment in the filter only after one or two tanks. So, I my opinion High quality fuels can are cleaner and possibly don't require a filter in line. Even though I run a filter on my rig.
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I run a dynamite big daddy fuel filter, and run traxxas top fuel 20% and 33% at times if I can't get the 20%.. Anyways, I dont have any leaks or anything negative to say about it... I have them on two of my five rigs...
 

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