Air Cleaner

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I recently purchased a 71 bus. It is time to change the air filter, but I am having a problem changing it. The air cleaner will not open up. It appears to be stuck. I am not sure how to get it open any sugestions?

Thanks all,
Daniel

[chabanais]

If you mean the Oil Bath Cleaner there are a series of sprin clips.

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I have released the clamps. The two halfs are stuck. Any clue how to get them apart?

[TimGud]

Try pulling and twist alittle at the same time first, then try a small screw driver and gently pry between the two. It will come loose.

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I would also try gently banging them with a rubber mallet to break the crud between the two pieces.

[TimGud]

Ya, thats alot better idea than prying.

[static]

(...without going outside to look at my bus)
isn't there a *third* clip that is in front of the air cleaner (that you can't see)?

I doubt that there is enough grunge to keep it from opening. Never had that with any of *my* busses, but one never knows...

[Mark]

Yeah, that clip behind the filter housing, (towards the front of the bus) had me scratching my head once. If you don't have it, invest in the Bentley manual - it's worth every penny.