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Lioux

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Air Filters....
« on: August 21, 2012, 11:21:06 PM »
As the top of our carburettor is missing I was thinking about putting one of those funky chrome pancake air filters on, are they any good??  If so what size would fit a Bis as I have seen them for sale as 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch but not sure how I tell which I need or what bit a should be measuring to find out!!  Any advice appreciated or should I just use one of the cone air filters?? 
AND.. I notice there is a hose that seems to go from the existing air filter to near the oil filler cap, if I change the set up what happens with this??
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Re: Air Filters....
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2012, 11:28:07 PM »
If it fits properly (good seal on the top of the carb and not fouling the engine cover), then it will be fine, if not I wouldn't bother with one. The pipe is the oil breather, it will not really effect the running of the car if it is disconnected, but it will make a bit of a mess. Someone had a nice solution for this, can't remember who.

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Re: Air Filters....
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2012, 11:42:09 AM »
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Re: Air Filters....
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2012, 12:38:23 PM »
Cheers Caio. That's the one.

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Re: Air Filters....
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2012, 10:50:06 PM »
thanks for that I am learning so much on this forum... better get my finger out and do some action!  I think I will do the cone filter for now so I don't have to worry about the oil trap and filter but may change it later, main priority is to get the car running and Motd!!
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