Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Farmall & IHC Tractors Discussion Forum
:

Farmall M air cleaner?

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
D.Miller

07-02-2004 06:17:10




Report to Moderator

What is the best method for cleaning the upper wire mesh part of a oil bath air cleaner?




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
captaink

07-02-2004 08:40:31




Report to Moderator
 Re: Farmall M air cleaner? in reply to D.Miller, 07-02-2004 06:17:10  
Here a nickels worth. My dad used to use his “M” for custom corn shelling and a lot of times when it was on the belt, it sat in the dust coming from the sheller. The air cleaner would get a lot of the red “beeswings” and dried silks from the corn in the air cleaner. He actually chiseled the spot welds off to remove the metal ring that holds the wire mesh in the top of the air cleaner. He then took the wire mesh out, unrolled it and then worked with stiff bristled brushes and compressed air to get it clean. Then he carefully rolled the screen back up and installed it back into the air cleaner. He spot welded the retaining piece back in by brazing it with an acetylene welding torch.

This is a LOT of work so I only recommend it in extreme situations. At least when you are done you are positive that the air cleaner is clean.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Roger

07-02-2004 07:08:09




Report to Moderator
 Re: Farmall M air cleaner? in reply to D.Miller, 07-02-2004 06:17:10  
rustyfarmall is right, I did that to one off of a JD 720 diesel several years ago, I let the bucket set a while afterwards to let everything settle, then poured off the fluid, you'de be surprised how much dirt will be there in the bottom.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
rustyfarmall

07-02-2004 06:27:14




Report to Moderator
 Re: Farmall M air cleaner? in reply to D.Miller, 07-02-2004 06:17:10  
Take the oil cup off and then immerse the whole thing in a 5 gallon bucket, fill with diesel fuel or other solvent and let soak. You may want to agitate it a bit from time to time. After it has set for a day or so, pull it out and set it where it can drip dry, and then finish drying with compressed air.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy