An Air Cleaner from a '33 - To Clean or Disassemble

Posted by Marty or Marston On 2014/5/31 21:57:03

My '32 was converted to a downdraft carburetor system in it's very distant past. Now I'm getting ready to paint the air cleaner, which is from a '33. While it appears that no rodents have used it for a home, I'm sure that it's insides are full of oil and dirt.

Is it out of the question to try and open it up for cleaning or should I just flush the insides and prep the outside for paint? Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated.