Chrysler — Removal and Installation of the Carburetor Air Filter
Maintenance · carburetor air cleaner
From a Chrysler operator's manual covering: IND. 52, IND. 53, IND. 54, IND. 56. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Do not overfill reservoir, as excess oil in the air cleaner may be sucked into the engine through the carburetor.
Procedure
- Remove cover, filter element and clean in kerosene. Allow to drain.
- Unscrew clamp screw and remove reservoir and gasket between reservoir and carburetor.
- Clean reservoir thoroughly and install with gasket on carburetor.
- Use new gasket if possible; ensure reservoir fits securely on carburetor.
- Tighten clamp screw.
- Refill reservoir to indicated level with one pint SAE 50 Engine Oil above 32°F, or SAE 20W below 32°F.
- Do not overfill reservoir.
- Install filter element and cover.
Specs & values
- SAE 50 above 32°F; SAE 20W below 32°F; capacity 1 pint
Source: Chrysler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.