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ClayW

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M44 Filter Upgrade?
« on: June 30, 2011, 09:16:41 AM »
Would swapping an M44 oil filter housing into my 1991 M42 be a worthy upgrade? Just curious.

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M44 Filter Upgrade?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2011, 04:31:56 PM »
I'd be tempted, if just to eliminate that annoying little bolt.
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2011, 11:38:29 PM »
Are they a direct swap?