Originally Posted by
kgombe
Side note, I used to use fuel filters way back, but then stopped, haven't used one for 10 plus years. the tank already has a filter in it.
The fuel filter usually adds another point for leakage and problems.. this is just my experience, only time I ever seen a block carb is due fuel with high oil content... like what they used to call "Break in Fuel" back in the day. cause more trouble than anything else..
This is just my experience.
Good luck with your car .
Not all tanks have fuel filters. I run kyosho 1/8 and they never had one in the kit nore recommended one. I have rc10gt with filters in tanks. A Blocked carb is blocked not from too much oil it happens from when you fill your tanks up outside and contaminates in the air can get inside Dust hair ect.. You won't see it fall in until the engine stops and leans out. I have had it happen once and I learned the hard way. A new engine. The carb had crap and junk blocking it. I cleaned it out but too late. Now I only run fuel filters and.If crap gets stuck in the filter the engine will just shut off and I clean it and back to good again. A save guard is better than a buying new engine. They don't leak if tightened. I have been running them for 30 yrs. now.
Break-in fuel is just another gimmick to get you to buy. I run fuel with 18% oil lube in all my engines. 14-18% oil lube is all you need. Race blend has less oil for racing and should not be used for backyard bashing.