PNW.Hillbilly wrote:

side-seat post=247860 userid=956
PNW Hillbilly, That filter from the dealer, Is it a metal one, or paper type like the oil filters?
Last time I bought one (Metal) of those about 25yrs ago they were like $42 ea so I bought two.
It's for the metal one, $68 when I ordered it last November

josh post=247861 userid=654
The #44 units use two different filters, depending on the serial number of the unit, one is the 7F7238 metal wrapped paper filter, the other is the sock or wound filter like the fuel filter, I think it's the same # as the fuel filter, 2A5886. Both filters provide the same function, only difference is a few parts that hold the filter in place.


The old sock one is the same part number as the fuel filter...which you can get for around $10.  This actually brings up a reasonable question though...why not convert the pump back to using a sock instead of the $70 metal filter?  What other components would you need?  Here are the components that are different between the two setups circled: 
 

Looks like you need the retaining rod assembly 5B9966, a random plate 5F3381, and a different bottom cover 5F3432.  The seal 4F7390 is a generic o-ring, so ignore that.

Here is what is in a fuel filter housing:
 

So you basically have everything you need from one of those fuel element assemblies except for the 5F3381 plate (probably just use a washer for that?), and the bottom cover.  Maybe you could modify the bottom cover off the later setup to fit it?  I don't know, just an idea to save yourself a few bucks if someone wants to try it.