Glad it all worked out. I believe that the filter you purchased is pretty rare. It is absolutely correct for your '48. Looks like you got a good deal at $35 if the filter element is good. Pretty easy to cut a new cork gasket using the body of the filter and the pics that I posted.

- Lonnie
My '54 3104
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lonniecook [at] aol [dot] com. I sold my '54 3104 12/12/2017, but I still visit Stovebolt.

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