oil bath conversion

[Cholo]

I am restoring a 56 fairlane 2 door sedan, original oil bath reservoir has filter that can't be replaced....... can it be cleaned, has anyone done it or can I just keep using it like that since air particles fall to ground and rarely into carburetor. thanks for all input

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by Cholo

I am restoring a 56 fairlane 2 door sedan, original oil bath reservoir has filter that can't be replaced....... can it be cleaned, has anyone done it...

Does it have a metallic mesh looking material inside the air cleaner lid?
If I remember correctly (it's been about 45 years) you can rinse them out with solvent then let it dry and re-oil.
Also drain out the old oil from the base, wash out the base with solvent, dry and refill it to the indicated level.
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