Guest Davii Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I am considering changing the original filter in my air cleaner from a wet configuration to dry for neatness purposes alone. Any advice on how to do this? Tips? Suppliers for the filter? Appreciate it.SteveBCCA #46041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Steve, on my '50 I was able to replace the wire mesh with a paper one. Measured it, went to the parts store and with a little help, found an almost perfect one. Good luck. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Steve, I have a 1954 and assume the filters are similar. The previous owner didn't like the oil bath filter, so he cut a metal disc that sat inside the bottom of the filter housing that would raise a paper filter up. Then just made a disc for a cover. I thought about going back to original, but have decided to keep it as is because of the ease of maintenance. Fancy covers are readily available if you want to dress it up a bit. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 On a 55 if you modify the original be sure your new assembly is not higher than the original...there is very little clearance under the hood.On the original oil bath, the mesh should not need to be cleaned. I just keep the oil level up and change when there is a lot of dirt in the bottom. That oil bath filter is superior to any paper filter...that's why off road equipment still uses them.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Absolutely!!!Oil bath is superior by far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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