Wire mesh air filter

arcturus · Jan 6th, 2018, 10:50

Should these be oiled? I give mine a light coating.

ksmi · Jan 6th, 2018, 18:45

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Originally Posted by arcturus

Should these be oiled? I give mine a light coating.

First,May I compliment you on that super clean engine bay? I would try cooking a nice piece of steak on the exhaust manifold if it were mine!
To get back to your question, on the 'B' series bmc engines with,I think,Zenith carb. that used a wire mesh filter,and the recommendation was ,to clean and re-oil frequently.

Regards,Keith.

Derek UK · Jan 6th, 2018, 18:54

Check your handbook.
Wash in petrol every 2500miles, more frequently if the car is used in dusty conditions, and allow to dry. Dip filter into engine oil and allow to drain. Refit to carbs.

arcturus · Jan 8th, 2018, 19:25

H'mm, that doesn't square with the instruction on the filter!

Derek UK · Jan 8th, 2018, 23:17

Wrong sticker, that's one for a paper filter.

arcturus · Jan 9th, 2018, 08:35

It's the one that came with the filter. The stickers for the blue with paper are white. But never the less I will do as you indicated previously. Thanks.

Just found this

Derek UK · Jan 9th, 2018, 13:30

This handbook page is from a 444 book with a B14 engine. Don't see why they would change the instructions. In your case, take your pick.

Jan 6th, 2018, 18:54	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Check your handbook. Wash in petrol every 2500miles, more frequently if the car is used in dusty conditions, and allow to dry. Dip filter into engine oil and allow to drain. Refit to carbs.

Jan 8th, 2018, 23:17	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Wrong sticker, that's one for a paper filter.

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