Melted air filter how to clean it?
#7187627
02/18/21 10:32 AM
02/18/21 10:32 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
My Honda 4 wheeler needed a tune up so I bought a plug, oil, oil filter and air filter for it last week, it warmed up yesterday so I tore into it. All went well the spark plug needed a very thin walled socket but I made one for that job. I went to change out the air filter and it was jello like and melted on the metal tube that runs through it?
I sprayed it with starting fluid but that did now eat it up I will try carb cleaner next then acetone unless any of you know what eats that foam material up.
Any clue?
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187639
02/18/21 10:37 AM
02/18/21 10:37 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 18,377 Green County Wisconsin
GREENCOUNTYPETE
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 18,377
Green County Wisconsin
|
is it in a plastic housing also ?
acetone and some cleaners are very hard on foam , but probably took time also
I assume your trying to get the old stuff out so you can put a new air filter in
remove the housing and scrape clean with a razor blade would be my next approach if possible
America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187676
02/18/21 10:55 AM
02/18/21 10:55 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
Metal perforated tube the filter goes around but it’s a plated metal, the stuff looks like it’s breaking down like picking up hot butter.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187687
02/18/21 11:06 AM
02/18/21 11:06 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,365 New York border
Cragar
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,365
New York border
|
Replace it.
No matter what you do unless you get it perfect , you will have restricted air flow. Plus the possibility of chunks/bits getting sucked into the engine.
You would not want a dirty air filter , same thing.
NRA benefactor member
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187750
02/18/21 11:43 AM
02/18/21 11:43 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
Don’t know what could of got into the box it’s in a box with clips, it would not start so it did backfire a few times (bad plug) and I could smell gas. I’ll clean the tube and put the new filter on it one way or another I’ll get it clean. LOL
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187758
02/18/21 11:48 AM
02/18/21 11:48 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
If you ever sprayed a foam cup with carb cleaner you would understand what I’m hoping to find here.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187814
02/18/21 12:30 PM
02/18/21 12:30 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
Tough choice between a $40 carb or $80 tube if I replace that. I’ll try the carb cleaner the brake cleaner I have both on hand the parts cleaner or gasoline will be next. I’m in no hurry.
Will keep you posted on what works.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Calvin]
#7187817
02/18/21 12:31 PM
02/18/21 12:31 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,308 MT
snowy
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,308
MT
|
Foam filters will all of a sudden break down at a certain timeframe. At least you caught it before it got sucked into the engine. Rocky Mtn ATV will have the part. ^ this.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187845
02/18/21 12:45 PM
02/18/21 12:45 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
Should put on a K&N paper replacement one but they are crazy priced. $80
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187864
02/18/21 12:57 PM
02/18/21 12:57 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 21,536 Sandhills Nebraska
Gary Benson
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 21,536
Sandhills Nebraska
|
I may be misunderstanding the concept but would steel wool shine up the tube?
Life ain't supposed to be easy.
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Gary Benson]
#7187886
02/18/21 01:13 PM
02/18/21 01:13 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
I may be misunderstanding the concept but would steel wool shine up the tube? I will most likely wire bush it or steel wool in then blow it out with the air compressor to see if I can get where it needs to be to go back into the ATV. The main issue is this glue like melted foam that needs to come out. I will check the junkers at the farm, maybe I can find a clean one in a dead 4 wheeler!
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187963
02/18/21 02:20 PM
02/18/21 02:20 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757 Central, SD
Law Dog
OP
trapper
|
OP
trapper
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,757
Central, SD
|
I got the loose jelly type stuff off now it is more caulk like it scrapes off then leaves a thin layer blocking the tiny holes but the carb cleaner seems to remove most of it I’ll keep at it I have cams to put out today I’ll let it soak until tomorrow then spray it again and air blow it out. It’s getting there.
Last edited by Law Dog; 02/18/21 02:21 PM.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7187983
02/18/21 02:35 PM
02/18/21 02:35 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,895 Oakland, MS
Drifter
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,895
Oakland, MS
|
I am wondering if gas might not be what happened to it. Our Honda is leaking now and will put a new carb on it rather then fight the float or whatever problem.
Some individuals use statistics as a drunk man uses lamp-posts — for support rather than for illumination.
Andrew Lang (1844-1912) Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic
Life member NTA , and GA Trappers assoc .
|
|
|
Re: Melted air filter how to clean it?
[Re: Law Dog]
#7188551
02/18/21 09:11 PM
02/18/21 09:11 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 31 iowa
b line
trapper
|
trapper
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 31
iowa
|
|
|
|
|
|