57 air cleaner - cleaning the element

[Susan M.]

greetings, my 57 corvette is equipped with a sealed air cleaner. Does anyone know the best way to clean the element? Thanks!

[John H.]

Re: 57 air cleaner - cleaning the element

greetings, my 57 corvette is equipped with a sealed air cleaner. Does anyone know the best way to clean the element? Thanks!

Susan -

As I recall from my 57's, that procedure is covered in the "Maintenance" section of your owner's manual.

[Susan M.]

Re: 57 air cleaner - cleaning the element

Thanks John, yes. the manual does say clean it with solvent then oil it with motor oil. I was hoping for a recommendation on solvent and methods. I wouldn't want to distroy that 55 year old filter.... I thought I'd ask before I plunged!! Susan