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airbox screen
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2001 12:13 pm
by jlabate@dakotacom.net
I recently cut out with a knife the sceen on the downside of the air
filter. I am concerned that because I didn't completely remove the
screen - there is a 1/4" or so still remaining around the edges where
it is attached to the airbox - that small pieces of screen may work
themselves loose and be sucked into the intake.
Should I be concerned? If so, any suggestions for removeing that
remaining piece?
airbox screen
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2003 8:06 am
by Daniel Martin
Should I remove the screen between the air filter and
carb in my air box? Is it there to prevent dirt from
entering in when servicing the filter? Is there any
performance benefit?
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airbox screen
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2003 8:10 am
by Devon Jarvis
No, you shouldn't. It's there to prevent a backfire from
igniting the air filter. It will also keep a collapsed
filter from getting sucked into the motor.
I've heard people making all sorts of claims about the
increased airflow if you remove the screen, but when I see
before and after dyno charts that show the increase, then
I'll believe it.
Devon
A15
Daniel Martin wrote:
>
> Should I remove the screen between the air filter and
> carb in my air box? Is it there to prevent dirt from
> entering in when servicing the filter? Is there any
> performance benefit?
>
cam chain tensioner adjustmet?
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2003 8:36 am
by Bogdan Swider
> Have I misunderstood anything here? Why is anyone removing the camchain
> tensioner for a doohickey swap? The Camchain and
> Balancer-Chain have nothing to do with each other.
>
> The camchain adjustor is automatic. You don't touch it except for doing
> valve adjustments. When the chain gets loose enough, the
> spring pushes the rod against the camchain guide and it ratchets
> tighter.
>
> Devon
>
Sometimes someone might do the valves and balancer work at one go;
you'd observe how both systems work together. Or, maybe you might mess
around with the cam chain - intentionally or by accident - when working on
the balancer system. You press on the cam chain hard to see how tight it
is or that big rotor holder slips and hits the cam chain. I know, it
seems unlikely but Murphy's law kicks in whenever I do anything. Perhaps
it's a good precaution to take the spring out or reset the ratchet latter.
Oh hell, I don't know.
Bogdan