brendanm720,

i don't know if my grandpa put the filter on or if it was on when he bought the truck new. either way i'm glad it's there. if for no other reason than cosmetic.

i can't say i've had any problems getting to the generator though. i think the worst part of the filter (or i should say the canister) is having to take it off to flush all the deposits out of it. well, if that's the worst thing i have to deal with on this truck, i'll count my blessings. it could be a whole lot worse...i could have colon problems?!?!