When putting my new engine back into my 1970, I just couldn't stand the thought of putting that icky oil bath air filter back in, so I got out a Dremel tool and modified the stock air filter.
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First I cut the top open and removed that icky mess of nylon fibers.
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Then I used the dremel cutoff tool to trim the flange to about 5/16" That will serve to hold the new paper element centered in place.
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K&N E-2630 filter fits perfectly. Inside diameter 7.125", outside diameter 9.0", Height - 2.0" The rubber surfaces are slightly sticky and make great contact top and bottom.
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Next use the dremel and cut the bottom ring it off exactly at the vertical-horizontal junction and discard. MAKE SURE you meticulously clean the metal shavings out afterwards. The last thing you want is your engine to inhale those fine metal particulates and ruin your new/old engine.
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Apply your new filter into the top lid.
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Viola ! Finished product. No more icky oil bath.
Total project cost: $53
4 dremel mini cut-off discs = $8
K&N 50,000 mile washable reusable filter =$45
Project Time: About 40 minutes