[ihusker]

Hi, folks.    I've just managed to get hold of an air filter housing for my howard 700 rotavator. Unfortuantely it's just the outer caseing and dosen't have the air filter inside. The air filter is cylindrical and measures approx. 190mm long by 100mm diameter and has a 40mm hole up the middle. It's a paper filter. I wonder if anyone knows of a supplier or replacement which might fit. Thanks in advance.         Ian

[shaun]

try this chap husker

chesterhudson@gmail.com

[ihusker]

Thanks, Shaun,    I've tried Chester in the past and he has either not replied to my emails or quoted a price for spares thay I could have bought a complete machine for.   I think I might go to my local Halfords and see if they have anything suitable there.        regards,      Ian

[Gwiz]

when i next goto the workshop i will have a look for you then. i might have a john deere filter that will fit. dose yours need to be sealed at one end?
unfortunately jd prices are as criminal as howard stuff.

[shaun]

i know what you mean about chester he quoted me £25 for a clutch cable and i got one made at a place near me for £15,have you tried a local hire firm

[Bigbadfrankie]

go to tesco and get green scouring cloths fpr a few pence. cut them into rings and hey presto you have a filter. Soak them in oil if its realy dusty. I have used this in the past with no trouble.

[ihusker]

Thanks for all your replies. I think bigbadfrankie's idea with the green scouring cloths could be the answer.I am toying with the idea of drilling holes in a piece of 40mm plastic waste pipe, cutting the scouring cloths to 100mm diameter and threading them onto the waste pipe, that should be ok as a filter if I soak it in oil. I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes.       regards,               Ian

[Bigbadfrankie]

dont use to many 3 should do it

[shaun]

nice one frankie its a great idea
i use these nylon scourers for the filter in my pond