At 11:38 AM 6/15/2010, Jack R. wrote:
>Question, is it OK to install a different brand filter like one from a BMW
>in place of the little square plastic filter I currently have on my 84
>Westy?

Why not?  It's only a gas filter, nothing exotic.  Since it's on the
inlet side you don't have to worry about pressure rating.  Make sure
it works with a recirculating-fuel engine at least as big as ours and
there should be no worries.

Yours,
David