This is about the Fram HPGC-1 FUEL filter-not
oil.
Just bought a fresh one as I change it out every 2nd season. The new one says 'Made in Turkey' -not sure where the 2008 one was made. Well the Turks (wish Turk was still on here
) can't follow engineering drawings any better than the Chinese, Indians, Mexs' or any non-US suppliers.
The stamped recess in each end of the cartridge which receives the rubber sealing washer is smaller by maybe .020" than the 2008 model. The result is the supplied washers are too big for the recess in the new cartridge. You can't get a good seal which is dangerous for leaks.
Amazingly, the OLD washers fit the new cartridge perfectly-maybe because they soaked in gas for 2 seasons.
Since they were in perfect condition I used those on the new filter and it closed up securely.
Just a heads up to users to be sure you have a gas-tight seal.
Here's the filter I'm talking about
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