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Re: Renewing Absorption Canisters

To: "Robert Guinness" <rjglaw@swbell.net>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Renewing Absorption Canisters
From: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 21:41:32 -0500
Robert,
I just did this and used some 1/4 inch foam padding that I had hanging
around. I asked the list the same question and they said any old foam will
do.
Monte 79B, 67B, and 74 1/2 parts car
Kahoka, MO USA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Guinness" <rjglaw@swbell.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 4:53 PM
Subject: Renewing Absorption Canisters


> I need to renew my absorption canister (the one with the charcoal in it
> and many hoses coming from it).  I have the charcoal (aquarium activated
> charcoal).  But what should I use for the two filters (3 1/2 inches
> round).  Of course the old filters are perished.  Other MG archives
> suggested cutting air conditioner foam filters or stove air vent filters
> to size.  My local franchised car parts retailer suggested using Duetsch
> breather filters.  They look like yellow fiberglass house insulation was
> cut into a thin (1/4 to 1/2 inch) circular pad.  They look pretty
> flimsy.  Any wisdom from the group?
>
> Robert Guinness
> 75 Midget
> 77 MGB (the gas geyser)

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