Air filter question

[eskold]

Hey all.

I am fixing up an old Rupp I bought on CL as a rider. It has a Tecumseh hs50 on it. The kid I bought it from had put some sort of cone air filter on it, but didn't have it when I bought it. Now I don't how to find out what size it was or where to get it.

I also wonder if I should keep this setup or go back to something more stock.

I have pictures below of both the fitting on the carb, and then intake tube which has a chrome fitting on the end the filter went into. Any advice is welcome. Thanks, Erik

 

[roccosbike]

Eric measure the OD of that barbed unit bolted to your carb and i'll tell you what size filter you need and where to get it.

 

[Havasu Dave]

That's a fancy adapter. I've never been a fan of hoses holding things on in a high vibration environment. You can measure that hose and see what size it is and find a cheap one on ebay. Or you can check the clearance in your frame and mounting area and see if you can fit one that would clamp on directly to that adapter piece.

That's the cheapest way to go, but I am a fan of original stuff (if the motor is stock) and you can find those assemblies used on ebay. I THINK HS40 and HS50 are the same, but someone needs to verify. Here are two that OldMiniBikes sells for the HS40 that might work.

Tecumseh OEM Air Cleaner Assembly 730127

Tecumseh Air Cleaner Assembly with Offset Adapter 730164

 

[eskold]

Eric measure the OD of that barbed unit bolted to your carb and i'll tell you what size filter you need and where to get it.

Thanks. The od is 7/8". I appreciate the help.

 

[Havasu Dave]

Thanks. The od is 7/8". I appreciate the help.

Yeah, thanks for the help! LMAO! Why do I even bother?

 

[eskold]

I appreciate your help too Dave! I apologize, I was just responding to the first post I saw. I am definitely gonna check out everyone's suggestions :thumbsup:

 

[Havasu Dave]

I appreciate your help too Dave! I apologize, I was just responding to the first post I saw. I am definitely gonna check out everyone's suggestions :thumbsup:

Thanks, I feel loved again. :thumbsup: Many times folks post answers and bother to do a bit of part number checking just to get blown off.

 

[roccosbike]

S B 7 8" ID Clamp on Crankcase Vent Breather Filter Rubber Top 26 1165JR | eBay

Here you go,this should work real good.:thumbsup:

 

[eskold]

Thanks! I appreciate the help. I just pulled the carb for a thorough cleaning. Hope to have her going good in the spring. I'm sure I'll have more questions.