Fellow Scions and LBC lovers of all sorts-
I've been mulling over a small problem on my MK I Spit and decided to
seek out your wisdom for some sage advice.
I picked up my spit about 2 years ago. The engine made a terrible
knocking sound and I ended up rebuilding the engine due to big-end bearings
that had managed to become groundup and deposited in the oil pan in
little-bitty pieces (not a pretty site). Anyway, the engine runs good
now, the carbs are so-so, close to balanced (needs throttle shafts
bushed) and she runs halfway decently. Here's the problem. The
aircleaners are some awful black painted aftermarket affairs that are
about 1-1/2 inches tall, 3-1/2 inches in diameter. They are stopped up
so don't breath very good and I haven't been able to find replacements
that fit at all. Not to mention they look like...- well, lets just say
they're awful and leave it at that. The engine is actually from a Mk II
(Thanks, DPO; where ever you may be) with twin SUs and Mk I intake and
exhaust manafolds. I'm planning to keep the SU's for now.
All that to say: Whats the best bet? Hunt down the original
equipment air filter assembly? Get aftermarket air cleaners? If so,
what seems to work the best? Moreover, what should I stay away from?
Currently, this is just a driver. Ok, Ok, Ok, right now except for
the engine, it's really in pieces over most of my garage but when I get
it back together, it will be a driver; I'm not planning to race or
autocross or even enter any concours de'elegance events. And although not
super tight, I would like to avoid spending a huge chunk of $$$.
Sorry for the verbosity, the barley shakes were cheep at the club
tonight. Thanks in advance.
Chris Sharp
64 Spitfire4 Mk I (Some day I'm gonna finish this project....no, really!)
85 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Occasional dependable driver)
91 Ford Taurus (Dependable occasional driver)
96 Cannondale (Daily Rider)
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