Fuel Filter Confusion, Is it as simple as "Black or White" Options

[dagdal1967]

Hey guys...

I'm going to be doing a major road trip from Des Moines Iowa to Dallas Texas in the next week or two and want to have a couple spare fuel filters on hand while I blow the cobwebs out of the engine/Gas Tank.

My Car is a '73 1.7. I've looked up the part number for the Fuel filter on Pelican Parts, but the picture of the one that supposedly matches my year model doesn't match what is actually currently installed.

The one on PP is a BLACK filter with a fairly thick ridge around its middle, while the one actually installed looks more like the one that PP says is for 75-76 models. (WHITE with a thinner ridge).

Do I have the wrong one installed? Does it really matter? Is there much difference? Is it as simple as black and white?

Thanks in advance!!!

Doug

PS - Are the filters available through Standard Auto Parts Stores????

[Porsche Rescue]

The major difference between early (pre-75) and late filters is the size of the hose connections. The late style (mounts up front near the tank) accepts different sized hoses (7 mm one end, 9 mm on the other, I think). The early filter, which you want, is the same size on both ends, 7mm, if I recall. you can use a generic small in-line filter but OE is best.