I suggest you read Jerry’s post, the factory got it right. The glass filter is anything but fragile, think of it like a small coke bottle, and is in the ideal location where I can’t imagine how you can damage it though I guess it’s always possible. Having an easily serviceable and clear view of the fuel at the inlet to the carb is a nice feature if the truck starts acting up, and did I say the ceramic filter is easy to clean and reuse?
