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50FlatheadVert · 06-22-2022, 09:39 AM

Does the filter sit in oil all the time or only when the car is running? I need to pull it off and I want to avoid making a mess unnecessarily.

Thanks, Brian

deuce_roadster · 06-22-2022, 09:47 AM

Most oil bath air cleaners make the incoming air pass over a layer oil which traps particles. There is usually a line on the body of the filter that shows you how much oil to put in it when replacing the oil.. Obviously, keep the filter level when you remove it from the car or you will indeed make a mess.

TJ · 06-22-2022, 10:41 AM

With a little ingenuity you can convert it to a paper filter and avoid the mess.

joe 1950 · 06-22-2022, 10:59 AM

i have to agree with deuce rdstr first job at the local shell station the boss told me to bring in a 54 chevy change oil and service the air cleaner key word service the air cleaner what a mess boss just laughed and said he should have told me learned a lot from him

50FlatheadVert · 06-22-2022, 02:28 PM

The carburetor is leaking fuel and I've never pulled the air filter housing off...still learning

50FlatheadVert · 06-22-2022, 02:30 PM

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tubman · 06-22-2022, 02:40 PM

The wing nut on top has nothing to do with removing the air cleaner; it just keeps it together. The actual mounting clamp is under the air cleaner on the driver's side and had a triangular shaped handle.

This may seem obvious, but I had a hell of a time when I first tried to remove the air cleaner from my first '51 Ford in 1957.

50FlatheadVert · 06-22-2022, 02:44 PM

they are simple cars but you guys know all the tips and tricks...that is helpful info

06-22-2022, 09:39 AM	#1
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) Does the filter sit in oil all the time or only when the car is running? I need to pull it off and I want to avoid making a mess unnecessarily. Thanks, Brian __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

06-22-2022, 09:47 AM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) Most oil bath air cleaners make the incoming air pass over a layer oil which traps particles. There is usually a line on the body of the filter that shows you how much oil to put in it when replacing the oil.. Obviously, keep the filter level when you remove it from the car or you will indeed make a mess.

06-22-2022, 10:41 AM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,035	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) With a little ingenuity you can convert it to a paper filter and avoid the mess.

06-22-2022, 10:59 AM	#4
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) i have to agree with deuce rdstr first job at the local shell station the boss told me to bring in a 54 chevy change oil and service the air cleaner key word service the air cleaner what a mess boss just laughed and said he should have told me learned a lot from him

06-22-2022, 02:28 PM	#5
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) The carburetor is leaking fuel and I've never pulled the air filter housing off...still learning __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

06-22-2022, 02:30 PM	#6
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) joe 1950, great color! __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

06-22-2022, 02:40 PM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) The wing nut on top has nothing to do with removing the air cleaner; it just keeps it together. The actual mounting clamp is under the air cleaner on the driver's side and had a triangular shaped handle. This may seem obvious, but I had a hell of a time when I first tried to remove the air cleaner from my first '51 Ford in 1957.

06-22-2022, 02:44 PM	#8
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Shoebox Air Filter question (beginner level) they are simple cars but you guys know all the tips and tricks...that is helpful info __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD) Last edited by 50FlatheadVert; 06-22-2022 at 02:51 PM.