Which air cleaner to replace oil bath?
#1
Which air cleaner to replace oil bath?
I recently became the proud owner of a 1951 Super 88. It has this dinky aftermarket air cleaner on what I think is the original CARbureTER, with a big gap around it allowing air to bypass the filter. The car also came with the original oil bath, but I do not want to mess with it. I see this lovely after market cleaner on ebay which states It fits most standard 5 1/8" 4 barrel carbs, but I measure significantly less across the widest part diagonally. (I cannot find where I wrote my measurement right now, but am going to proceed with this post and update it later rather thank start over. Please tell me how much clearance I can afford to have and if the retro looking one on eeBay will work?)
Thanks!
Andrew
present air cleaner
the cleaner's lower opening is bigger than the gasket.
Thanks!
Andrew
present air cleaner
the cleaner's lower opening is bigger than the gasket.
#3
Your carb it not a "standard" 5 1/8" unit. It is the early style 4 7/32" air horn. You need this adapter to use a modern air cleaner.
#4
The carb looks like a Carter WCFB and is very rare, hang on to it. As far as filters, I've changed all my vehicles over to K&N. Not for bling but the K&N filter is far better than paper and doesn't need to be changed (cleaned) as often as paper. The oil bath probably works well but getting a correct unit for your car may be hard to find. Good luck.
#5
https://nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html
https://ac.els-cdn.com/S221201731630...7f385389fef138
http://autohifidiszkont.hu/bmw-tunin...szuroteszt.pdf
#6
Thanks for informing me of the carb rarity Shiftbyear, and Thanks for the great advice, particularly the science, Joe. Are those all your past cars or do you presently own the whole list? Wow! And for the 4 7/32 measurement confirmation. So are there no modern filters that will fit without the adapter? And does anyone know of a successful fitting of a paper filter in the oil bath per Dave's suggestion? Thanks to you all for a very informative welcome to the club.
Andrew
Andrew
#7
Thanks for informing me of the carb rarity Shiftbyear, and Thanks for the great advice, particularly the science, Joe. Are those all your past cars or do you presently own the whole list? Wow! And for the 4 7/32 measurement confirmation. So are there no modern filters that will fit without the adapter? And does anyone know of a successful fitting of a paper filter in the oil bath per Dave's suggestion? Thanks to you all for a very informative welcome to the club.
Andrew
Andrew
The small diameter carbs haven't been made in over half a century. No one makes new air filters for them. They simply make the larger diameter filters and sell the adapter ring. The result is the same.
#9
After considering all the above, I am not opposed to trying the original oil bath cleaner with oil in it. I have looked at lots of posts about air cleaners, but either I am missing what I am looking for or I need some generous person to post it: Please post a few pics and instructions regarding how to assemble and when and where to insert the oil and to what level. Perhaps start with how to clean the filter and housing........... I have never seen such a thing before.
And how do I add a pic to my profile?
Thanks!
Andrew
And how do I add a pic to my profile?
Thanks!
Andrew
#10
After considering all the above, I am not opposed to trying the original oil bath cleaner with oil in it. I have looked at lots of posts about air cleaners, but either I am missing what I am looking for or I need some generous person to post it: Please post a few pics and instructions regarding how to assemble and when and where to insert the oil and to what level. Perhaps start with how to clean the filter and housing........... I have never seen such a thing before.
And how do I add a pic to my profile?
Thanks!
Andrew
And how do I add a pic to my profile?
Thanks!
Andrew
Cheap, simple, and effective but a bit messy!.
Roger.
Last edited by rustyroger; November 26th, 2018 at 08:13 AM.
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