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Old 12-14-2011, 03:09 PM
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Default Re: Tunnell Ram Toppers

FWIW, re: those air filters with the black "foam" type filter elements;

Over the last ~30 years I have serviced more carbs than I can count that were fouled by that black foam after it dissolved and "melted" (for lack of a better term) into the carb. Getting that material out of the air bleeds is a real picnic.

I'm not sure what causes this (aside from the obvious carb backfires and subsequent fires), and I've seen plenty of cars that have ran those filters w/o issue, but I feel I would be remiss in my duties here if I didn't at least post a fair warning based on my personal experiences.

Just a heads-up. Carry on.
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