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air filter conversion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dozerjim, Jan 15, 2014.

  1. Jan 15, 2014
    dozerjim

    dozerjim Member

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    Hi Guys,I am thinking of trying to convert a civilian style Donaldson oil bath air filter to a paper style filter,I have seen the military style filter conversion,that is quite straight forward,but with the Donaldson there isn't a good flat surface to put one end of the filter,just wondering if anyone has any success with this type of conversion......thanks Jim
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2014
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    Welcome to the site :)

    This subject comes up a few times a year here, if you're interested in seeing what's been discussed before you can search on "oil bath", that will bring up most of the threads.

    Long story short- there's no easy way to do this- the Donaldson just isn't made to come apart & if you persevere & do get the inner element out then there's no stock paper filter that fits neatly (I['ve always suspected a shop vac filter might do the job :rofl:).

    A lot of folks think the oilbath is actually better than a plain paper element, they're a bit more work to service but they do work quite well.

    H.
     
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    dozerjim

    dozerjim Member

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    Thanks H.,prolly I'll leave well enough alone,have to agree there is no easy way,thanks Jim
     
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  4. Jun 23, 2015
    basicjeepster

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    I have a 59 cj5. I cut the bottom of the inner filter off ( part that holds the wore mesh in place) then pulled theesh out. A cheap cone style filter fits in there pretty snug. I'm not on a computer but I can post pic in a day or 2 if interested
     
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  5. Jun 23, 2015
    dozerjim

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    Yep,that would be good to see a pic or two......
     
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    Dave B

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    So, if you want to visit the referred to link--click on the recovered link directly above, which starts as --New Jeep!
     
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