I have a 235 and a 261 in my two Stovebolts and was wondering if there is any reason why I can't put a paper air filter in instead of the oil bath. Was there a reason they used oil bath? It seems a paper filter would be easier and cleaner.


1954 Chevy custom 261CID, T-5 5 Speed.
1952 Chevy 6400 2 ton hydraulic flat bed.