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Heathmont, Melbourne, Vic
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Anyone know of Thin air cleaners to suit Solex's
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Tue, 15 November 2005 11:39
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I've almost completed the 18RG conversion into my KE35. It just needs 2 things, 1. is the exhaust to be connected (easily done), the second is getting some aircleaners to fit.
There is about 25 mm clearance between the carby throat for the 4th cylinder and the brake booster. The 3rd cylinder throat is a bit better, and the front to are fine.
Does anyone know of a thin type air cleaner to suit the standard Solex carbies?
I've been thinking of using some 'Ramflo' dome type filters and just modifying one section of the external cage to clear. Any other suggestions?
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Canberra
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July 2005
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Re: Anyone know of Thin air cleaners to suit Solex's
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Tue, 15 November 2005 12:09
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Yeah, I woulda suggested the ramflo's too. You could also make a tapered air box, but the ram flos would be easier.
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Melbourne, Australia
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March 2005
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Re: Anyone know of Thin air cleaners to suit Solex's
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Tue, 15 November 2005 14:53
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K&N make low-rise DCOE filters. Theyr'e a chrome top and bottom plate with an element around the side faces. I don't think they'd be much bigger than a inch thick.
The Ramflos you want are Ramflo 400s and are available online through www.lynxcorp.com.au if you're interested.
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: Anyone know of Thin air cleaners to suit Solex's
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Thu, 17 November 2005 07:19
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We use Ramflo filters on my brother's engine, but not for long.
Ramflo filters let all sorts of dirt an shit in, and we are relly careful that the foam filter contacts the backing plate firmly all the way around.
Basically, ramflo filters let lots of air in but don't filter it.
I'd be making an airbox to suit your space requirements and then using a pod filter.
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1st street on the right
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November 2002
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Location:
Heathmont, Melbourne, Vic
Registered:
May 2004
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Re: Anyone know of Thin air cleaners to suit Solex's
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Thu, 17 November 2005 10:35
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Problem solved!! I modified a set of Redline filters, cut a hole in the top and covered the hole with a unifilter foam panel. It's only 20mm high, and should flow plenty of air, and looks trick!!! 
If anyone wants a picture of what I've done just pm me your email address.
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