If you're actually using the Allis for farming type stuff in very dusty
conditions, I'd recommend that you stick that oil bath cleaner back on; it
may be a pain but it'll pick up the most dirt. On the other hand, for
occasional parade or other fun type use it probably doesn't matter.
By the way, if you're not aware, there's a superb antique tractor mailing
list, see details at http://www.atis.net.
Tw
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Heather & Joe Way
> Sent: Friday, December 11, 1998 1:26 PM
> To: Jeff Zurschmeide
> Cc: 'shop-talk@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Re: Gasoline for old engines?
>
>
>
> Jeff Zurschmeide wrote:
> >
> > Hey Bob,
> >
> > I have a 1942 Allis Chalmers Model C - always good to find a
> > brother Old Allis enthusiast out there!
> >
> >...I also replaced the stock oil bath air cleaner with
> > a K&N motorcycle filter. Works a treat. Unless you're taking her to
> > a concours, that is. ;^)
> >
> ====
> The K&N filters are much easier to maintain, of course, but I
> have read
> several times that they are not as efficient as an oil bath
> cleaner. In
> fact, I've heard that *nothing* is as good as an oil bath. Is there
> anyone on the list who *knows* which is best, or whether the
> difference
> is significant, or if there is some reason a K&N isn't appropriate for
> old equipment such as tractors?
>
> Joe
> --
> Heather & Joe Way
> Sierra Specialty Automotive
> Brake cylinders sleeved with brass
> Delco alternator One-Wire conversions
> Quincy, CA
>
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