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'36 V8 air cleaner
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rblong |
03-25-2013 @ 1:21 PM
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Can the small air cleaner be disassembled for cleaning and installing new mesh? All the parts seem to be pressed fit.
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flatheadfan |
03-26-2013 @ 9:26 AM
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This question comes up frequently. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to install a new copper mesh without cutting some of the supports and reattaching them later (braze or weld). Starting in '37 - no problem. If you are looking for a "Plan B" consider an oil bath filter. These were an available option in '36 and no mesh is really involved. Plus, it does a better filtering job for the engine. Tom
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rblong |
03-26-2013 @ 10:06 AM
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Tom, Thank you for your reply. I think I will soak it in "Oil Eater" liquid and clean the mesh. If the mesh is destroyed, then I will cut those supports, replace the mesh, reattach the supports and then paint. Ron
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