[T2] Fuel filter and alternator

[Bob Pratt]

Thanks for the information Erik. I'll look into this one and other options. I want to do something while I have the engine on the ground.

Bob

> On Jul 28, 2018, at 10:32 PM, Erik Burtis <ewdb92 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Bob,
> I agree with Chris, you need something a little heavier than what you found.  I went with an AFC valve because they electronic.  Unlike the ball valve option, you don't have to crawl under the bus if there is a fire or unpleasant road side stop.  If you want, they can be wired into the ignition or you can make some thief crazy by tracking down some unique wire system.  Here's what some of what I did https://zerotosixtyeventually.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/more-fire-control-fuel-shutoff-valve/
> 
> There are other electronic valves too - they work just as well.
> 
> Erik
> 
>> On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 7:50 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Thanks Erik,
>> What kind of shut off valve do you use? I saw one at the FLAPS near by., but it was for a lawn mower. Do you think that's heavy enough?
>> Thanks again.
>> 
>> Bob
>> 
>>> On Jul 28, 2018, at 4:53 PM, Erik Burtis <ewdb92 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I put the fuel filter and shutoff right near the tank outlet using a bracket attached to the frame.  This limits the run of fuel line that can leak uncontrollably.
>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 6:17 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>> Hi all!
>>>> I finally got the engine changed from generator to alternator! 
>>>> The problem I ran into was when I pulled the generator out, I noticed that there was only one thick spacer and two thin spacers behind the fan.
>>>> When I installed the two thick spacers the way it's supposed to be, the fan bounded up tight against the back of the doghouse.
>>>> I installed washers between the alternator mounting tin and the doghouse.everything is turning the way it's supposed to now. I used blue gasket material to seal the gap left over.
>>>> Has anyone run into this problem?
>>>> Also, does anyone have any thoughts about the placement of the fuel filter and a fuel shutoff valve. I'm thinking about putting them under the the bus up in the frame.
>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>> Thanks all. 
>>>> 
>>>> Bob
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