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jstrez5 · 03-13-2020, 06:41 PM

I just purchased a used air cleaner for my 39 ford flathead. The air cleaner didnt come with a decal. Macs has decals for a dry air cleaner for the filter I have (hat type filter) it says Filter must be kept oiled every 1000 miles. Can someone please explain to me what that means for the dry air filter?

Any help is appreciated!

Jim S

Terry,OH · 03-14-2020, 08:37 AM

The copper filter element should be oiled.

jstrez5 · 03-14-2020, 10:07 AM

Terry,

Thank You for your reply! I was hoping someone would be able to give me an answer.

Much appreciated.

Jim S.

Terry,OH · 03-14-2020, 10:53 AM

your welcome

A bones · 03-14-2020, 01:41 PM

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A tip from an old serviceman. If and when you go to clean out the housing, protect your hand with a rag or glove. The inner lip edges were not smooth finished. They work as good as knife.

03-13-2020, 06:41 PM	#1
jstrez5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: PA Posts: 263	1939 ford deluxe sedan Dry air cleaner I just purchased a used air cleaner for my 39 ford flathead. The air cleaner didnt come with a decal. Macs has decals for a dry air cleaner for the filter I have (hat type filter) it says Filter must be kept oiled every 1000 miles. Can someone please explain to me what that means for the dry air filter? Any help is appreciated! Jim S

03-14-2020, 08:37 AM	#2
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,743	Re: 1939 ford deluxe sedan Dry air cleaner The copper filter element should be oiled.

03-14-2020, 10:07 AM	#3
jstrez5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: PA Posts: 263	Re: 1939 ford deluxe sedan Dry air cleaner Terry, Thank You for your reply! I was hoping someone would be able to give me an answer. Much appreciated. Jim S.

03-14-2020, 10:53 AM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,743	Re: 1939 ford deluxe sedan Dry air cleaner your welcome

03-14-2020, 01:41 PM	#5
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,282	Re: 1939 ford deluxe sedan Dry air cleaner Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A tip from an old serviceman. If and when you go to clean out the housing, protect your hand with a rag or glove. The inner lip edges were not smooth finished. They work as good as knife. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.