Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner Element Reconditioning

Posted by Bob J On 2023/6/9 18:44:24

I agree with Don,
The medium is simply there for the oil to wick up and increase its surface area to enhance the amount of oil for the particles in the air to stick to and not enter the carburetor. It was pointed out in this forum that during the ash output of Mt St Helens in the 80's, cars with oil bath air cleaners were not affected by the caustic abrasive in the atmosphere. Add to that our cars have road draught that puts smoke in the air that fouls paper air cleaners faster than a new car.
Bob J.