So, I ordered a new fuel filter to replace the old one in my 53. As far as I can tell, the old one was possibly original, and had never been replaced. At the very least, I'm confused because the recommended replacement I got doesn't seem to fit the same, and I just want confirmation on whether or not I'm coming at this right.
Attached are two pics, one of the original, one of the new one. Note how the original sort of sits at the top of the glass bowl and hangs right on the edge. Then the new one just sort of falls in to the bowl. I just wasn't sure if that's how it's actually supposed to be.
Old:
New: