I have seen that air cleaner on many Weber installations. I suppose it
could be a Weber accessory. Maybe you should contact a Weber dealer.
Tomsaudi@aol.com had this to say:
>First, I'd like to thank everyone who offered their advice.
>
>Second, I'd like to mention that I am an idiot. Started her up this evening
>looking to clean the air filter. I did tighten the connection of the line
>from the carb to the engine, but she still ran rough. Then I notice this
>random wire sparking away, and a spark plug in its place with no wire
>connected to it. Turned off engine, plugged in wire, voila, smooth running
>engine. What troubles me is that this wire is not fit on as well as the
>other
>plugs, no matter how hard I push it in.
>
>Many of you questioned my air filter. It was thought I had a K&N filter, but
>I have no clue. Atop of the Weber carb is simply a small, rectangular air
>cleaner with a chrome plated cover, with about 10 clamps holding it tightly
>together. It certainly doesn't look clean, but now I don't know what to do.
>Any advice as to what I'm dealing with here? I clearly need to replace it,
>but replace it with what?
>
>Tom
>78 Midget
>
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