Re: 54 Clipper Air filter

Posted by JWL On 2014/7/24 10:18:52

Willis, I have converted the oil bath type air cleaners on all my Packards to the modern pleated paper type. I saved the center part of the air cleaners, the one with the media, in case future owners want to go back to the oil baths.

The pleated paper type is probably not any more efficient than the oil bath, but it is so much easier to service. The modern ones are more efficient than the oiled mesh type.

I go to an auto supply store with the center part I want to replace, or measurements of the part and scour through their filters until I find one that will fit. If you get the right size the filter element will not be noticeable. There should be no need to alter the element as there are a large variety of sizes. Altering would probably compromise its effectiveness.

You may want to get a new filter element to temporarily replace your hacked up one until an authentic (oil bath or oiled mesh) can be found. They are not expensive.

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