Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
TM
Maintenance
Inspections
To fuel distribution block
From fuel pump
Filter must be installed with
arrow in direction of flow
To fuel distribution block
From fuel pump
Filter must be installed with
arrow in direction of flow
Figure 7-26.
Inline filter installation
7-3.14.2.2. IOF-550-N, P & R Bypass Fuel Filter Service
The bypass fuel filter assembly (Figure 7-27) contains a reusable filter screen. Remove,
clean and inspect the fuel filter assembly at 100-hour intervals as follows:
Procedure
1.
Disconnect the fuel lines from each end of the filter. Remove the filter from the
mounting bracket.
2.
Remove safety wire (two places) from the four screws securing cover and remove the
screws.
3.
Separate the cover from the body and remove the spring and filter screen. Remove
and discard the O-ring from the filter cover.
4.
Clean the fuel filter housing and screen according to “Cleaning” instructions in
Chapter 9.
CAUTION: The fuel filter is sensitive to debris and contamination.
Use only clean, filtered Stoddard solvent to clean the fuel filter.
FILTER AND HOUSING
ASSEMBLY
SCREEN
SPRING
O-RING
COVER
WASHER
SCREW
Figure 7-27.
Bypass Fuel Filter Assembly
5.
If the fuel filter screen cannot be thoroughly cleaned, replace the contaminated
component.
6.
Visually inspect hardware threads and sealing surfaces for wear or rough surfaces.
Replace worn or rough hardware.
7.
Insert the filter screen and spring (in order) into the filter housing.
IOF-550 Permold Series Engine Maintenance Manual
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1 April 2007