Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner Element Reconditioning
Posted by DavidPackard On 2023/6/10 15:13:04
I seem to remember metallic mesh being used in some oil bath air cleaners . . . a lot like a large scouring pad. I went looking on the web and found 6, 3-inch pads for less than $3 . . . stainless steel no less. If the 3M material degrades, SS scouring pads might be a ‘bullet proof’ option. Your right about keeping an eye on mixture, because if the media is too restrictive the mixture will surely enrich. If you suspect enrichment, it will be more severe at higher air flows, but will affect idle as well. A clue would be a different idle mixture adjustment is needed with and without the filter installed. Both the WDO and the WGD carburetors are vented to the engine compartment, and as such would be sensitive to a change in inlet restriction. Remove a spark plug after a bit of exercise to double check. Who knows, with the amount of alcohol in the fuel a bit of extra restriction might be welcomed.
dp
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