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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:45 pm Post subject: WW Okrasa air filters |
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Finally got to the stage of construction on my 59 bug that I could install the deck lid. The engine is a 36 with the WW Okrasa kit. What I have found is that the air cleaner in the right side of the engine will not clear the decklid. I have not heard of any issues from others who have installed this kit. Are both air cleaners the same? Is one supposed to be offset to help clear the lid?
Any advice would be very helpful!!
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Bruce |
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mkbug Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2004 Posts: 145 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:41 am Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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I just checked mine again. There isn't a difference the filters opening. Both are centered. My friend Tom is a Denzel guy and he said the bolt on the clamp should be on the outside side. Not that it matters much. I do like that the seam in the mesh is towards the back and you can read the wording on the top.
When installing you do have to bring the decklid down a little to fit the filter in the area.
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:30 am Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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Thanks. For the reply! Right now the only option I can see is to see if I can raise the decklid a little higher. Not sure if I can without scraping some paint. Judging from the replies I must be the only one that cannot raise the decklid without hitting the aircleaner
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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Post a pic of engine bay and right carb. My 60 had no problems other than installing the filter, I had to pull close the lid a little as stated to get it on. _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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A picture of how the right carburetor interferes with the decklid.
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 726 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:51 am Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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Can you tell me exactly what you did to modify the air cleaner???
That would be very helpful!
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Bruce |
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Mr. Okrasa Original Old Speed
Joined: May 20, 2000 Posts: 726 Location: Eastside, Costa Mesa. So. Califas...Loco's ;-)
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:16 am Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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MeeferMadness wrote: |
Can you tell me exactly what you did to modify the air cleaner???
That would be very helpful!
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Bruce |
I cut 1/8" around the base/neck of the air cleaner, filled in the rest with same gauge sheet metal, relocated neck and brazed it.
Modification cannot be seen when looking at engine. Simple!
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:19 am Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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VERY HELPFUL! Thank you!
I need just a small offset
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10968
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: WW Okrasa air filters |
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You can also use elbows. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
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