Mk 2 Air Cleaner, oil bowl.

[motto]

I would be very wary of introducing sand into the air cleaner derusting procedure John. I would be far more inclined to leave the gauze in place, degrease it and immerse the assembly in a weak phosphoric acid solution or molasses mix.
That's my take on it anyhow.

David

[hrpearce]

When the gauze blocked up in my tractor the mechanic dropped it in his acid bath for two hours then pressure washed it and sat it in the sun to dry.

[Ron Pier]

When mine arrived from America, I just used my angle grinder and rope wire wheel to strip it. The mesh part I think is spot welded in place. Also there is only a small amount of oil inside the base so no need for a seal. Ron

[charlie fitton]

The oil bath holds 3 pints of engine oil. The filter element can be washed in kerosene if extremely fouled and allowed to air dry. The mesh should pick up oil as the filter works, but I'd give it a good oil soak (and drain) before re-installing.

the Gasket is coiuc 100458, and described as a "gasket - oil bath air cleaner". It would keep water out in the rain or a severe wading situation. It doesn't have to be air or water tight for any use we are likely to see - I'd consider replacing it with a strip(s) of compress-able plastic mesh , like a soap-free kitchen pad, cut about 1/2 inch wide.

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[Jordan Baker]

I sandblasted my filter with no problems. Took it all apart and soaked it in parts cleaner to degrease it. Gave it a good blasting then cleaned it all. Then painted it gloss black inside and out. Everything worked fine with it.

[John A. Rippingham]

I'd sandblast it if i could get it apart! I guess you drilled out the previously mentioned spot welds?

Ron, mines in a bit worse state than yours, but should clean up well. I might give the molasses a go, if thats not successfull i'll have to drill the spot welds out.

Thanks for all your help

[Ron Pier]

My mistake. Yes 3 pints of oil. Should have read the manual rather than rely on memory. Ron