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Thread: Cleaning flame arrestor?
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09-04-2023, 09:24 PM #1
Cleaning flame arrestor?
My flame arrestor is looking pretty dirty on top after 300+ hrs. The raptor owners manual says...
"High-Performance Element-Type Flame Arrestor
Your engine is equipped with a high-performance USCG-approved
element-type flame arrestor; special procedures are required.
Consult your dealer for special servicing instructions for this flame
arrestor or go to https://www.knfilters.com/cleaning."
If you follow that link it takes you to K&N filters and looks like it is an "oiled cotton" material that says you need special cleaner and then oil it. Anyone cleaned theirs? Do I need their cleaner and oil or can anything else be used?Scott
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1997 Sea Ray 190
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09-05-2023, 06:38 AM #2
Cleaned many KN filters over the years, the cleaner is effectively simple green, but I wouldn't substitute the oil.
Key is to not over saturate the oil.
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09-05-2023, 07:52 AM #3
Yes to that. Here is a link to cleaning it on K&N if you haven't already seen it. But even this seems to be heavy on the oul in my opinion.
https://youtu.be/rzuBnnCHJOY?feature=shared
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09-05-2023, 07:55 AM #4
Here is another one that discusses the oiling a little more in detail. And it sounds like your listening to a food chef! LOL!
https://youtu.be/wHnea2FykEk?feature=shared
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09-05-2023, 08:22 AM #5
Definitely caution when oiling. A little goes far.
In land vehicles to much oil causes sensor failure and then you spend all day cleaning them to get the motor to run correctly....don't ask.2015 Moomba Mojo Surf Edition
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09-05-2023, 08:53 AM #6
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09-05-2023, 11:27 AM #7
thanks guys, I've never used K&N so wanted to double check. I have watched a few of the videos and I ordered a kit with cleaner and oil and will do it this weekend.
Scott
2021 Craz
2007 Mobius LSV
1997 Sea Ray 190
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09-05-2023, 01:02 PM #8
Heed the advice above about not using too much of the oil(available from most auto parts stores FYI), too much will cause you lots of headaches. Do a light initial application and let it sit for a bit. You can then do a second, light application to the areas that need a bit more as they will be easily visible.
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09-05-2023, 01:29 PM #9
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09-05-2023, 03:59 PM #10