Oil Bath air cleaner ? - Page 2

nick4030 · #11 07-30-2015, 08:23 PM

Awesome! Thank you

zippy1 · #12 07-31-2015, 12:22 AM

Once you get the mesh out, just unravel it and blow it out with compressed air or clean it in gas or parts washer. Roll it back up, good to go.

nick4030 · #13 08-05-2015, 11:38 PM

Ok I was able to get the mesh out, then blast the inside of the canister out and get it painted. Now I wont worry about it rusting anymore. I also got the baffle out of my old bowl, and it is very corroded. It has rust holes all over it. I cleaned it up pretty well, but if anyone happens to have an extra baffle they would be willing to sell, please let me know.

Unrelated question:
Is there anything besides the two bolts that holds the steering column still? I guess the grommet in the dash is supposed to keep it nice and stiff so the whole column doesnt move around?

Berwil · #14 08-05-2015, 11:56 PM

Two bolts and the grommet are it. Take the angle mounting bracket off and check for cracks. Mine was cracked horizontally between the box mounting holes which I couldn't see until I degreased it. The crack opening up allowed the column to move back and forth a lot and ruined the grommet. I ground out the crack, welded it, and welded a triangular gusset in between the box mounting holes to stiffen that bracket. Between that repair and a new grommet from a member here, the column is solid. I reground the follower pin in the steering box, cleaned everything up inside and did the bearing upgrade at the top of the column. My O steers with one finger, it's all my 22 month old wants to drive because she can steer it!

Bill

nick4030 · #15 08-06-2015, 12:57 AM

I sure didnt notice any cracks in the mounting plate, but ill double check it because it does move a lot. its also not centered in the hole on the dash tower. I am missing the grommet. Do you know the pn for the bearing at the top of the column?

cubby102 · #16 08-06-2015, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nick4030

I sure didnt notice any cracks in the mounting plate, but ill double check it because it does move a lot. its also not centered in the hole on the dash tower. I am missing the grommet. Do you know the pn for the bearing at the top of the column?

Theres no real bearing for it. But a front wheel bearing for say a 102 will slip right in and work perfectly. Iirc there is just a plastic bushing on those from the factory

zippy1 · #17 08-06-2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nick4030

I sure didnt notice any cracks in the mounting plate, but ill double check it because it does move a lot. its also not centered in the hole on the dash tower. I am missing the grommet. Do you know the pn for the bearing at the top of the column?

Did you try and look it up on parts tree?

Alvy · #18 08-06-2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nick4030

I sure didnt notice any cracks in the mounting plate, but ill double check it because it does move a lot. its also not centered in the hole on the dash tower. I am missing the grommet. Do you know the pn for the bearing at the top of the column?

As zippy said look on parts tree. IIRC when I did mine the number has super ceded to a single black insert that is plastic and the original metal cap comes out and is replaced by it. Or as stated above, a front wheel bearing will fit in and work great

Berwil · #19 08-06-2015, 03:00 PM

Like the guys said, a standard wheel bearing will work. I got a cheap one for a hand truck and it works great. It's a 1-3/8" od x 3/4" id flanged bearing. I wrapped a few layers of foil duct tape on the od to snug up the fit in the column. I also dremeled out the center of the old metal colomn cap so it would sit flush on the bearing and help hold it in.

Bill