Oil bath air cleaner

[Shed 248]

I know and read about the oil bath air cleaners out there but can not find the one I have. I'd like to see what your thoughts about it. It came on a 1959 rj59 kholer k90 tractor. I've seen post to use the stainless mess cleaning ball and a 40 wt oil but where does the mess go in and how much oil? I only see the flater styled ones is this one not very common any help would be thanks 

[Pullstart 63,191]

Normally there is a mark or indent for the oil to go up to.  I see about halfway up that outward embossed or welded line.  How deep is that actually?  

[Shed 248]

My understanding of these types of filters is if theres an oil line you dont have mesh inside if there isnt then you had mesh

[Shed 248]

My understanding of these types of filters is if theres an oil line you dont have mesh inside if there isnt then you had mesh

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,133]

Never seen an oil bath air cleaner that did not have mesh. The mesh gives the oil a medium to flow back into the base after the air picks up the droplets. A stainless steel mesh scouring pad or two should fix you up and be better than the original.

 

Garry

[Shed 248]

Having the wife pick me up a pack of 3 stainless mess cleaning pads by 3m. What weight oil is recommended for oil filters? When I use the mesh should I coat it in oil first before placing in side the air inlet tube

[Cvans 1,009]

The ones I've used all stated the same oil as you are using in the engine. 

[Shed 248]

Thanks I have it cleaned up primed and painted and the aluminum polished up just need to finish my carb adapter from carter off the kholer to a briggs 3.5 hp