Air Cleaner - air leaks

[Bensdexta]

Whilst refurbing my air cleaner and I noticed that by blowing into the top with my hand over the outlet, there is a significant leak of air around where the oil bowl joins the main body.

Is this usual? I've cleaned up both halves and there is no obvious damage, just not a brilliant fit. To confirm my diagnosis, I stuck some sellotape around it and the leak was much less. All original parts, so I can't blame India!

Doesn't appear to be desirable as air will leak in here by-passing the oil bath.
Perhaps one just gives it a good smear of thick grease before assembling to help block up the gaps?
Any comments appreciated

[marcusgs]

Have you got the removable filter in that goes between the oil bowl and the air cleaner body?
Once you get the clamp on 75% of the gap will be filled in anyway,and what little dust etc does get in will drop into the oil bath.

Mark

[Bensdexta]

Have you got the removable filter in that goes between the oil bowl and the air cleaner body?
Once you get the clamp on 75% of the gap will be filled in anyway,and what little dust etc does get in will drop into the oil bath.

Yes I have the original removable filter in place.Yes I tried with the clamp on as well and it didn't make a huge difference.
Maybe a couple of gaskets either side of the removable filter would improve the air tightness.

[Jerry Coles]

Instead of a gasket why not try using some self amalgamating tape availble from most electrical stores? It's usually about 1/2" wide and one and a bit times around the joint would form an effective seal. It basically cures onto itself forming a good seal for cables entering junction boxes etc outside. I've used it to go around the edge of headlight glass to make a rattle free seal.
regards
Jerry