carb. air filter

[boydogs]

I have the air filter type which has an oil inside, i have been told to just fit the whole filter case without the oil. is this correct, i have just got the engine running after a 10 month restoration and is almost ready for the road. Its a 1958 950 saloon. with a h2 carb. Thanks boydogs

[bmcecosse]

The oil is there for a good reason - what numpty tells you to run it empty??

[dalebrignall]

put some oil in there my david brown tractor has a oil bath air filter believe me they are effective

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

If you run it without oil you might as well take it off completely and shovel some grit through the inlet.

The oil catches dust and dirt in the air which then settles harmlessly at the bottom in a sludge which should be cleaned and refilled with fresh oil at every service.

[boydogs]

Thankyou very much for this, and all the help you members have given me over the last few months.