Whats the difference between a 1g and a 2g fuel filter?

[AskDrStupid]

I have a 2g fuel filter because I was under the impression that it would work on a 1g. But now I'm noticing that the 1g and 2g fuel filters have different part numbers! (mb504761, mb868457)

I haven't taken the filter off yet because I don't have a fire extinguisher, and from what I can tell the mounting brackets are not the same. Can I take the bracket off the 2g filter and shove it in the 1g bracket?
Or should I go get one from NAPA? (they have one in stock)

Thanks!!!

 

[fourgsixthree33]

Just buy the correct filter. Go to napa or any parts store and buy one. They are only like 20 or 30 bucks.

 

[sikevo9]

Yeah just go to NAPA and get the right one since its not even an expensive part.

 

[mrfister11]

why would you need a fire extinquisher?

 

[daplatano91]

He might have wanted to change the filter while testing for spark. Or while smoking a cigarette.

 

[skatershawn]

why would you need a fire extinquisher?

Its very smart to have one around while working on the fuel system like that!
But is just VERY Uncommon for people to be so cautious! Thumbs up too you for safety!
Im on the safety committee at work, and i wish i worked with more poeple like you! hahah

 

[miguelmcv]

Yea that's true.

My car's carpet and part of the seat got fired while welding under need the car, and Because I had my Extinguisher on a side, I got all under control.

To the Safety.

 

[AskDrStupid]

I'm not really Captain Safety, I was just following these awesome instructions plymouthlaser.com/fuel and they reference this scary link plymouthlaser.com/fire

Anyways, turns out they have different part numbers because the mounting bracket is different, but the fuel filter is the same. So I just removed the mounting bracket that came on the new one and slid the fuel filter into my 1g bracket. Easy peasy.

I apreciate the discussion on safety though.

He might have wanted to change the filter while testing for spark. Or while smoking a cigarette.