Detroit Diesel — Service Light-Duty Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Maintenance
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- At no time should more than 1/2 inch of sludge be allowed to form in the oil cup, nor should the oil cup be filled above the oil level mark.
Procedure
- Loosen the wing bolt and remove the air cleaner assembly from the air inlet housing.
- Soak the body assembly and element in fuel oil; flush and drain thoroughly.
- Pour out the oil, separate the inner cup or baffle from the oil cup and remove sludge.
- Push a lint-free cloth through the center tube.
- Clean and check all gaskets and sealing surfaces.
- Refill the oil cup to the oil level mark, install the baffle and reassemble.
- Check the air inlet housing before installing the cleaner assembly.
- Seat the cleaner properly and tighten the wing bolt.
Source: Detroit Diesel service 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.