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Air Filter Pre-Filter

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by billandlori, Jan 30, 2011.

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  1. Jan 30, 2011 #1
    billandlori

    billandlori Medium Load Member

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    I load and unload in very dusty conditions. I am wondering if there is any way to add a pre-filter to extend my air filter life. I would only need it when loading (idle) and unloading (1,200rpm on PTO).

    It is a 2004 Western Star with the dual air filters. Is there anything that I can slip over the air cleaner when its really dusty?

    Bill
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2011 #2
    WMGUY

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    fleet air filters makes a prefilter that is like a slip cover that you put on your vortox or donaldson air cleaners and they were made for just this case... dusty sites or logging and dump trucks to name a few i think they were very reasonable on price to
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2011 #3
    billandlori

    billandlori Medium Load Member

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    Cool, thanks NWMAXI!! That is good info for sure!!

    Bill
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2011 #4
    Krooser

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    Shut the engine off...
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2011 #5
    josh.c

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    And what, run the PTO off of a bicycle?
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2011 #6
    Nevs

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    Peterbilt in Sioux City has them for I believe $39.95.
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2011 #7
    Jfaulk99

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    Well yes dummy! It's the new environmentally friendly way to truck. Then the only pre-filter you need is a plastic bag over your head.:biggrin_25525::biggrin_2559:
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2011 #8
    josh.c

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    I think by the time I got a load blown off with my bicycle-blower, I'd have a way bigger carbon footprint than any idling truck. Just think how many trips I'd have to make to the buffet before I got the job done! I guess you could retrofit me with a post-filter, that might help. We could call it a BPF-Buffet Particulate Filter.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2011 #9
    haystack

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    during wheat and corn harvest, I slip one leg from a pair of panty hose over the top of my filters.
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2011 #10
    Jfaulk99

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    Dig those out of your sleeper?:biggrin_25522::biggrin_2559:
     
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