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AC Owners Club Forum => Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum => Topic started by: Big col on June 17, 2020, 22:41:10

Title: PVT Air Filters
Post by: Big col on June 17, 2020, 22:41:10

Can anyone advise on a suitable Air filter available to fit to the carbs on a 16/66. They are SU HV2’s.I don’t think they had anything fitted originally but having had a complete engine rebuild it may be a good idea to fit something!
I have asked Burlen but they drew a blank and advised asking hear.

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: Jam2 on June 18, 2020, 07:57:17

Would filters designed for HS2 carbs fit?  Ebay seems to list some. eg.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/131707870151?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=131707870151&targetid=910259638509&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045999&poi=&campaignid=10199638282&mkgroupid=101938390277&rlsatarget=pla-910259638509&abcId=1145987&merchantid=7449114&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImsKBsOOK6gIVFMayCh0D_gsmEAQYAiABEgJP3vD_BwE

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: Robin A Woolmer on June 18, 2020, 09:52:56

The Correct SU Air filters clamp around the inlet of the carburettor, i have not seen any that would fit as most are for Post War SU's.
I will take a picture of them later!

Robin

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: GSouthee on June 18, 2020, 18:03:06

Hi Colin

would 2 litre saloon ones not fit they clamped on as well or try a motor cycle air filter with the right neck size as these also fit on with a clamp and could be taken off easily when showing.

Garyt

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: Big col on June 18, 2020, 18:06:58

Jam,
most of the ones shown fit to the later type carbs which have flanges to bolt to.

Thanks Robin,
Yes I am contemplating looking into motorcycle filters as a lot of them, as I remember from my younger days on dirt bikes, clamp to the inlet with pipe clips.

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: Big col on June 18, 2020, 18:08:15

Thanks Gary, you just beat me with your reply.

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: GSouthee on June 18, 2020, 19:20:43

Hi Colin I used similar whilst I was converting my triumph airbox to fit the AC engine bay.

Most are now very free flowing.

Oh and the car is looking good in Action.

Good luck

G

Title: Re: PVT Air Filters
Post by: Robin A Woolmer on June 18, 2020, 20:06:22

It Looks like VW Engines have air filters which clamp around the choke inlet diameter, the question is going to be size!

Robin

Title: Re: PVT Air Filte
Post by: Big col on June 18, 2020, 20:58:13

Gentlemen, I think I have managed to secure a set of smiths ones that apparently were originally fitted. They will need a little tidying but appear to be the real thing. Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket if my luck is in.
Thank you for your speedy responses.

Colin