Oil inside Air filter Canister ????
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Scotty's 52 F3
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It's an oil bath air cleaner. Works well but, some people prefer to convert to a paper type filter for easier maintenance.
I'm still running the stock oil bath unit on my 52.
I'm still running the stock oil bath unit on my 52.
RalphG
Well-known member
Yes, oil bath air cleaners worked, and continue to work well on some of my engines. Fill level line for the oil is usually clearly indicated on the side of the metal container. Without oil they lose a lot of their efficiency. Too much and it will get sucked into the engine.
moefuzz
Senior Member
Agreed, Get your owners manual from Mac's or other retailer.
It explains much.
While your at it spend some of your hard earned dollars and get some service manuals that covers your year.
You don't know what you are missing over and above wasting many a Saturday afternoon perplexed at why this or that and not cruising.
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It explains much.
While your at it spend some of your hard earned dollars and get some service manuals that covers your year.
You don't know what you are missing over and above wasting many a Saturday afternoon perplexed at why this or that and not cruising.
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The oil bath filters were( far as I remember) more efficient than the later paper, the air had to get past the oil and allowed the oil to settle the dirt out. I would say the cost to manufacture and probably a few environmentalist's caused it to be discontinued. I have cut my fingers a time or two while cleaning the crud out of them and crank vent tubes.