Air filters

[WACATTACK]

Maybe panty hose material over filter housing then the cover.

 

[Honest Abe]

Maybe panty hose material over filter housing then the cover.

you still wearing panty hose...lol

 

[slomo]

Maybe panty hose material over filter housing then the cover.

Don't think so. Just looking to improve the filter seal is all. Trying to stop grit passing the filter.

What I am talking about mainly is that Briggs 491588S blue rectangle paper job. Common on Toro pushers and many more.

 

[StarTech]

In that case I would recommend the Honda 17211-ZL8-023 filter or its aftermarket as it has a slight thick foam seal. I have switch all my customers over to it.

 

[The Maintenance Guy]

Guessing most of these oil burner type engines are from poor air filters. Or not checking the oil prior to mowing. Talking about the first one.

You pull an air filter, looks pretty clean. There is always grit and lawn debris PAST the air filter. Don't care if you buy OEM Briggs filters or what. Sandy lawns and baggers are tough on mower engines.

My deal is I think I'm looking for some medium strength RTV. Something to gently glue the air filter to the housing, hoping nothing gets passed the air filter. I've done grease which is better than nothing. Feel a solid adhesive would be better. Run that filter till she has starting issues then replace as normal. Does this sound super wack or what? The more I think about it the more I wonder why we all are not doing this. Comments please........

I remember on my 6 HP push mower I neglected the air filter for years. Well, I finally took a look and I’ve seen mouse nests less dense than the crud in it. Must have been 10 years anyway. I changed it and no problems after that. I bought a dozen aftermarket filters on Amazon and change it annually now. Good maintenance certainly helps, but a lot of equipment is tough enough to tolerate some neglect.