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carb. air filter

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:13 am
by 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

Re: carb. air filter

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:56 pm
by bmcecosse
The oil is there for a good reason - what numpty tells you to run it empty?? :roll:

Re: carb. air filter

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:14 pm
by dalebrignall
put some oil in there my david brown tractor has a oil bath air filter believe me they are effective

Re: carb. air filter

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:43 pm
by 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.

Re: carb. air filter

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:20 pm
by boydogs
Thankyou very much for this, and all the help you members have given me over the last few months.