46 with no air filter?

[senior]

How common is this?
My 46 also has no filter, mine nose looks like this one on barnstormers?

https://www.barnstormers.com/listing_images.php?id=909962&ZOOM=755163831896afb861068867ef6aa7e0

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: 46 with no air filter?

That is the original configuration. They didn't have air filters when first built. I have one of those in my parts box and always wanted to put it on because it makes the cowl so nice......but then, I would kind of like the engine to last too so I never have. I have seen a small filter on them that seems to work and keep trash out of the intake, but I am betting it reduced power a lot too.

Hank

[Guest]

Re: 46 with no air filter?

Mine has no filter, its a '46 bc12d.

The filters have AD to comply with don't they?

I always pull carb heat on when I park so as to keep a prospective tenants out of the carb.

I am not sure the dirty air is a big factor for my operation. I am on grass or up in the sky or was on snow at one time.

The brief intervals on a dusty surface are a very small portion of my operation time.

Stuck valves, oil pump issues, rusty cylinders are more likely to mess you up IMHO.

Dave

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: 46 with no air filter?

Agree Drude. Ernie Bryant had the original intake with a small oil soak wire screen over eh end of the tube. Never seemed to have any problems.

Hank