Carb cleaner will clean the ceramic filter. Just wash
it in the opposite direction of the fuel flow then
blow with air until dry.
RC Billings, Montanaaaaaaaa
--- JCantor791@xxxxxxx wrote: > Wow! Lots of great
help and suggestions - thanks to
> everyone who responded.
>
> Here's what I've learned so far along with a new
> question.
>
> There appear to be two sources that may actually
> carry the stone filter
> elements: Valley Vintage Auto Parts and JC Auto.
> The folks at my local NAPA store
> were very familiar with the stone filters but could
> not locate them for me.
> I've submitted a request to NAPA's online help
> center and am awaiting a reply.
>
> Paul - you suggested that the stone filters last
> much much longer than the
> paper ones and can be cleaned. This doesn't
> surprise me but I'm wondering what
> the best cleaning procedure is.
>
> Someone suggested replacing the gasket due to
> swelling concerns with modern
> fuel so I went back and checked the gasket
> condition. It does not look the
> least bit out of shape; no bulging against the
> housing so I would say it is still
> okay. It certainly seals very well and I've had the
> thing apart four times
> now.
>
> Jeff
> '56 Sedan
> Trenton, NJ
>
>
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