Originally Posted by tclederman
Engine oil is designated for the standard oil-wetted air cleaner described on the page at the link above.

On the next page in the 1938 Shop Manual, in reference to the oil bath air cleaner, it states that S.A.E. 50 viscosity MUST be used.
Good catch Tim. I shudda read a bit farther. grin Be that as it may I used 30 weight until I decided to go with a dry element and never had an issue with pulling oil through the carb.


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