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Big col

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PVT Air Filters
« 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.
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Re: PVT Air Filters
« Reply #2 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!

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Re: PVT Air Filters
« Reply #3 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.

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« Reply #4 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.
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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2020, 18:08:15 »
Thanks Gary, you just beat me with your reply.
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Re: PVT Air Filters
« Reply #6 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

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Re: PVT Air Filters
« Reply #7 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!

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« Reply #8 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
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