Date:         Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:55:00 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Filter / pump buzz
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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At 11:38 AM 6/15/2010, Jack R. wrote:
>Question, is it OK to install a different brand filter like one from a BMW
>in place of the little square plastic filter I currently have on my 84
>Westy?

Why not?  It's only a gas filter, nothing exotic.  Since it's on the
inlet side you don't have to worry about pressure rating.  Make sure
it works with a recirculating-fuel engine at least as big as ours and
there should be no worries.

Yours,
David

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