MK9R
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 09:05 AM |
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Anyone on here got an Ford Focus factory LPG
I've got a 2003 factory fit LPG Ford focus, i'm just giving it a service and want to change the gas side LPG filter, but there looks like
there are 2 filters, or is one of them something else?? Seems very strange to have 2 filter 300mm apart??
Cheers Austen
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 09:34 AM |
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General LPG practice (not Ford specific) is to have 2 filters one is a wet gas filter which is usually built into the solenoid valve fitted in the
engine compartment. just before the Reducer/Vapouriser the other is a dry gas filter between the vouriser and the injector block.
This web page might help. http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/acatalog/Filter_shut-off_valves_and_filter_elements.html
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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MK9R
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 09:36 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
General LPG practice (not Ford specific) is to have 2 filters one is a wet gas filter which is usually built into the solenoid valve fitted in the
engine compartment. just before the Reducer/Vapouriser the other is a dry gas filter between the vouriser and the injector block.
This web page might help. http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/acatalog/Filter_shut-off_valves_and_filter_elements.html
Thanks, but i know this, the 2 filter looking things are on the dry side after the vapouriser
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 09:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK9R
quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
General LPG practice (not Ford specific) is to have 2 filters one is a wet gas filter which is usually built into the solenoid valve fitted in the
engine compartment. just before the Reducer/Vapouriser the other is a dry gas filter between the vouriser and the injector block.
This web page might help. http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/acatalog/Filter_shut-off_valves_and_filter_elements.html
Thanks, but i know this, the 2 filter looking things are on the dry side after the vapouriser
Hmm (meaning ain't got a clue) try asking here
http://www.lpgforum.co.uk/
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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MK9R
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 10:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
quote:
Originally posted by MK9R
quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
General LPG practice (not Ford specific) is to have 2 filters one is a wet gas filter which is usually built into the solenoid valve fitted in the
engine compartment. just before the Reducer/Vapouriser the other is a dry gas filter between the vouriser and the injector block.
This web page might help. http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/acatalog/Filter_shut-off_valves_and_filter_elements.html
Thanks, but i know this, the 2 filter looking things are on the dry side after the vapouriser
Hmm (meaning ain't got a clue) try asking here
http://www.lpgforum.co.uk/
LOL, just posted it there!
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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sebastiaan
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 05:13 PM |
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Cool, somebody's actually got one of these on here. I did part of the engineering (mainly emissions tuning and driveability calibration)
Here goes;
IIRC there is a filter in the (16mm) dry gas hose followed by a 16-8-8-8-8 splitter further downstream. I think the filter unit was fitted with a
replaceable filter locked in place by a compression spring washer. That way, you can separate the filter without taking the hoses off.
You should be able to get the filter from the Ford dealer or from a gas conversion specialist. The brand of the filter is Necam / TeleflexGFI. Take
care you do not slit the O-ring when you put everything back together.
There is also a filter in the "wet" gas line to the vaporizer. Change that also. It is mounted in the shut off valve (brass, the lid on
the filter is around one inch in diameter with a hexagonal piece on top to unscrew it).
Good luck!
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MK9R
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| posted on 16/7/09 at 06:26 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sebastiaan
Cool, somebody's actually got one of these on here. I did part of the engineering (mainly emissions tuning and driveability calibration)
Here goes;
IIRC there is a filter in the (16mm) dry gas hose followed by a 16-8-8-8-8 splitter further downstream. I think the filter unit was fitted with a
replaceable filter locked in place by a compression spring washer. That way, you can separate the filter without taking the hoses off.
You should be able to get the filter from the Ford dealer or from a gas conversion specialist. The brand of the filter is Necam / TeleflexGFI. Take
care you do not slit the O-ring when you put everything back together.
There is also a filter in the "wet" gas line to the vaporizer. Change that also. It is mounted in the shut off valve (brass, the lid on
the filter is around one inch in diameter with a hexagonal piece on top to unscrew it).
Good luck!
Brilliant!!! Ford dealers are a waste of time as they know nothing about the LPG and LPG fitter don't seem to know the system, but
Locostbuilders has the answer!!!
I had a another look last night and realised it was a splitter, but didn't realise the filter was a changeable one! I had already ordered a
throw away filter so will probably end up fitting that this time, but keep hold of the original and replace the filter for next time. I haven't
ordered the wet side filter yet as i haven't really had a good look for it yet.
I must say the conversion is very good, you can't tell what you are driving on, well not now i have just replaced plugs, leads and air filter
(running a lot smoother), its amazing how the spark quality effects LPG running compared to petrol
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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MK9R
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| posted on 19/8/09 at 07:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sebastiaan
Cool, somebody's actually got one of these on here. I did part of the engineering (mainly emissions tuning and driveability calibration)
Here goes;
IIRC there is a filter in the (16mm) dry gas hose followed by a 16-8-8-8-8 splitter further downstream. I think the filter unit was fitted with a
replaceable filter locked in place by a compression spring washer. That way, you can separate the filter without taking the hoses off.
You should be able to get the filter from the Ford dealer or from a gas conversion specialist. The brand of the filter is Necam / TeleflexGFI. Take
care you do not slit the O-ring when you put everything back together.
There is also a filter in the "wet" gas line to the vaporizer. Change that also. It is mounted in the shut off valve (brass, the lid on
the filter is around one inch in diameter with a hexagonal piece on top to unscrew it).
Good luck!
see here:-
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=119840
[Edited on 19/8/09 by MK9R]
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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MK9R
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| posted on 26/8/09 at 07:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sebastiaan
Cool, somebody's actually got one of these on here. I did part of the engineering (mainly emissions tuning and driveability calibration)
Here goes;
IIRC there is a filter in the (16mm) dry gas hose followed by a 16-8-8-8-8 splitter further downstream. I think the filter unit was fitted with a
replaceable filter locked in place by a compression spring washer. That way, you can separate the filter without taking the hoses off.
You should be able to get the filter from the Ford dealer or from a gas conversion specialist. The brand of the filter is Necam / TeleflexGFI. Take
care you do not slit the O-ring when you put everything back together.
There is also a filter in the "wet" gas line to the vaporizer. Change that also. It is mounted in the shut off valve (brass, the lid on
the filter is around one inch in diameter with a hexagonal piece on top to unscrew it).
Good luck!
Sebastiaan you have u2u
[Edited on 26/8/09 by MK9R]
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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