Glass jar air cleaners

Anonymous-0 · Jan 24, 2009

I have noticed that on the Photo Ads that some people put down that the tractor has a "glass jar air cleaner". I know what it is because our 400 had one on it but the 300 doesn't. But are they something unique or better at catching dust? Were there only certain years and tractors they put them on?

Janicholson · Jan 24, 2009

The glass jar precleaner was an option and can be put on any IH (or other) tractor with the correct stack size.
That said, it is a useful item in dirt, insects, or trashy air conditions. It will accept wide mouth Mason Jars of all standard thread, up to 1 quart size if it doesn't hit the hood. The original 1/2 pint jars are squareish in shape with rised vertiacal ribs near the corners. I remember that it said Mason Special on the side.
Original jars are getting hard to find.
JimN

Anonymous-0 · Jan 24, 2009

The pre cleaner was an an extra to be ordered when the tractor was built. It is listed for extremly dusty conditions.

tcanthonyii · Jan 24, 2009

So does that mean I should put my little square jar in storage and use a newer jar just to be safe?

T.C.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 24, 2009

i would be glad to trade mine + cash

Janicholson · Jan 24, 2009

In this world not much is safe. Put a tiny JD model in the jar and call it good. JimN

LA in Wi. · Jan 25, 2009

Without going to my shed to check (it"s zero outside right now), my 1950 H has the glass jar. "Correct police" say the real jar has the words "Mason Special Wide Mouth" formed in the glass and usually sells for $20 each at midwest shows. I often see Kerr, plain Mason and others priced at $20, but they are a dime a dozen. I have 3 little John Deeres in my jar, they really vibrate around and wheels are spinning on them as I tool down the road. Fun!

Andy Motteberg · Jan 26, 2009

Yes, they were used on tractors working in extremely dirty or dusty areas. The jar held more dust.

scotc · Jan 27, 2009

The shape of the fins on the bottom acts like a fan blade and spins the air so it acts like a centrifuge, without the jar it doesn't work as it just draws air in through the opening for the jar. The jar gives the dirt a place to go, and being glass lets you know when to empty it. Same principal as in the newer equipment with the big round precleaner on top of the air intake.

scotc · Jan 27, 2009

The shape of the fins on the bottom acts like a fan blade and spins the air so it acts like a centrifuge, without the jar it doesn't work as it just draws air in through the opening for the jar. The jar gives the dirt a place to go, and being glass lets you know when to empty it. Same principal as in the newer equipment with the big round precleaner on top of the air intake.

scotc · Jan 27, 2009

The shape of the fins on the bottom acts like a fan blade and spins the air so it acts like a centrifuge, without the jar it doesn't work as it just draws air in through the opening for the jar. The jar gives the dirt a place to go, and being glass lets you know when to empty it. Same principal as in the newer equipment with the big round precleaner on top of the air intake.

scotc · Jan 27, 2009

well thats the first time this touchpad has caused me to double a post

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