John deere model A air cleaner

[Tstoner]

Was wondering if there is anyway to change the filter element out of the canister? I am restoring my 44 A and it looks to be full of mud dobbers and debris.

 

[Watthour]

Does your '44 have the bail like this '39?

http://www.wwdsltd.com/files/1939DeereARunning.mp4

If so, there should be a baffle above the oil cup, and I believe the screen/strainer above that should just pull down and out.

This post was edited by Watthour on 06/12/2023 at 07:13 pm.

 

[Mike M]

You can get them pretty clean by unbolting them from the top casting and using degreaser and a hot
water pressure washer. Trying to remove that screen mesh will likely end up ruining it.

 

[Leroy]

That screen will not come out without ruining it. Just use lots of water
under pressure. Both directions.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

I cleaned mine by pouring full strength PurplePower through it. Flush it good with HOT water and let it stand a few days in the sun to dry. Just
keep the PP off the paint.