Reckon they shoulda designed a spring on the backside of that retainer that would put constant pressure (not too much) on the filter. Something like the things in retail stores that always keep the products pushed to the front.
I found that to be an issue a while back. I noticed dust ingestion inside the air horn. I’ve switched to the Chinese aftermarket and they fit very tight.
Did I spot that the inside of the filter connector has a thread? In which cased surely the design flaw is NOT having a matching thread to screw the filter on to.
You are right, not a design flaw but rather built-in obsolescence or planned obsolescence. Started years back and seems to be built into everything today. They had to do something too many guys like us still using equipment from the 70s LOL Stay safe, Joe Z
People just do not think that way and (I wouldn't touch a crappy B & S with a broomstick) I make sure the air filters sit tight (rubber, springs or so) like you did and use a lubricant (Vaseline works fine) around the connecting area to keep small elements (sand, dust etc.) away from getting sucked into the engine.
Just use a speed nut. A flat peace of spring steel that is made to accept a sheet metal screw. Use one that clips over the support piece in the rear and acts as a spring, Wow, what an idea just use a spring like the ones that hold in the batteries in a flash light.
Its easy for the consumer to pop a filter in with no fasteners , once in its often forgotten for another year or like you say just until the machine is wore out. Look at these engines with no change oil, one just adds oil. everything today is cheep throw away.
Thanks for the tip. I really enjoy listening to a skilled professional Those kind of tips really help a lot.
Great way to fix a design flaw
Reckon they shoulda designed a spring on the backside of that retainer that would put constant pressure (not too much) on the filter. Something like the things in retail stores that always keep the products pushed to the front.
Old skool says always install with wheel bearing grease to properly seal at inlet mounting surface
This kinda reminds me of plastic cam gears.
I found that to be an issue a while back. I noticed dust ingestion inside the air horn. I’ve switched to the Chinese aftermarket and they fit very tight.
I might also wrap a piece of electrical tape on the intake tube if an old filter is getting loose.
Did I spot that the inside of the filter connector has a thread? In which cased surely the design flaw is NOT having a matching thread to screw the filter on to.
Simple hack for a major problem! Thank you
Need wedge it forward and I put grease around it also to collect dirt also
You are right, not a design flaw but rather built-in obsolescence or planned obsolescence. Started years back and seems to be built into everything today. They had to do something too many guys like us still using equipment from the 70s LOL
Stay safe, Joe Z
The newer models come with a nicer piece of card board! Lol
Kidding. They installed a clip behind it now which works really well actually. FYI
People just do not think that way and (I wouldn't touch a crappy B & S with a broomstick) I make sure
the air filters sit tight (rubber, springs or so) like you did and use a lubricant (Vaseline works fine) around the connecting area to keep small elements (sand, dust etc.) away from getting sucked into the engine.
Just use a speed nut. A flat peace of spring steel that is made to accept a sheet metal screw. Use one that clips over the support piece in the rear and acts as a spring, Wow, what an idea just use a spring like the ones that hold in the batteries in a flash light.
Its easy for the consumer to pop a filter in with no fasteners , once in its often forgotten for another year or like you say just until the machine is wore out. Look at these engines with no change oil, one just adds oil. everything today is cheep throw away.
It's a John Deere. If the customer wanted good equipment, they would have bought a different brand.
Has nothing to do with the brand they put the engine on everything