rebelsoul79 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 have a 85 mack dump the air filter on the engine is open and keeps loading with dirt any one have any ideas on fixing this kinda problem there is no room to add a screen Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 have a 85 mack dump the air filter on the engine is open and keeps loading with dirt any one have any ideas on fixing this kinda problem there is no room to add a screenAn air filter loading with dirt and you want to curtail this? Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Ever think about taking it out and putting on the shelf? Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I dont understand what you mean by "air filter is open". explain please. One thing you can try maybe, load it super heavy, try to start up on a steep incline, cause engine to hiccup and run backwards, will do a good cleanout on air filter, you can cleanout underwear later also,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well that just burns me up Rob! As technologically advanced as this great nation is, You would think they could manufacture a filter that wouldnt collect dirt,,,hmmph,,,go figger,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 if I understand this question he is saying the inlet lets in alot of dirt and collects in the bottom of the can,There are a few products that help sift the dust out before it enters the filter housing. Its called a pre cleaner. It lets in air but makes it travel in a rotated path, as the air moves around it forces dirt to drop out and fall into a collector that can be emptied out when you see it full. Lots of construction machines have them. also stop following that guy that is driving in front of you. I often see guys following each other to close and the guy behind the lead truck is sucking in all that kicked up dust and dirt!.. stay back in the clean air!!pre cleaner imagehttp://www.google.co...=1t:429,r:9,s:0 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 These work well also.Robhttp://www.turboprecleaner.com/ Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 turbo saver! They work great... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 A parts store here sells air cleaner that has a one year warranty on it that sounds like if you ant smart that it will not stop up.A driver out at the plant just ask me this week if i tought it would work. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 When I worked in strip mines, they had the turboprecleaners on rear engines of all the scrapers and they claimed it saved a fortune on filters. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 i just dont understand what this guy really wants to know? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 i just dont understand what this guy really wants to know?I really don't know either but it's prolly due to not knowing how to ask the question for an answer.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Maybe he's looking at the engine mounted aftercooler? Or the intake on the air compressor? A picture is worth 1000 words. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 And it may be only a statment. No question to it. Like my truck the air cleaner stops up with dirt also. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 And it may be only a statment. No question to it. Like my truck the air cleaner stops up with dirt also.or: Dirt also stops up the air cleaner in my truck - I left out with and added in so it would be different but also the same Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Evertime I check my dern tires,,,they got air in them,,,puzzling conundrum,,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Everytime I have a flat tire, it's always on the bottom. Trey 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Rocket science has reached a new level on here, we are making great strides for mankind. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Given enough time, there's no telling what can be thought up here to help mankind! Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22035-breather-on-engine/#findComment-93689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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