Weber DGV to Stock Air Cleaner Adapter -- Base Flange

['76mintgrün'02]

Thank you Buckeye.

That is indeed a JAM adapter.

 

This has me thinking I should go back and edit all my posts where I called mine the "JAM style" (crap)

 

I apologize for all the confusion.

 

Johnny Haywire recently posted photos of one very similar to mine, which came with a Lynx air filter, according to some paperwork he found.  I wonder if Lynx made these adapters?  Not JAM, apparently.

 

Hmph.

 

TOm

[golf73]

So the base flange wouldn't be needed with Buckeye's JAM adapter - it is so different than the Weber and the other one! @Buckeye , can the stock mounting brackets be used without modifications?

['76mintgrün'02]

4 minutes ago, golf73 said:

So the base flange wouldn't be needed with Buckeye's JAM adapter

how do you figure?

['76mintgrün'02]

Ah, now I see the second photo Buckeye added.

That style requires that you cut out the center section of the air cleaner.

Totally different installation than these flanges are meant for.

I guess I will go back through my old posts and correct them.

 

Here is a post in that thread, showing a different style JAM adapter, fwiw.

 

https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/127626-fitting-a-stock-air-cleaner-on-a-weber-3236-a-few-s/?do=findComment&comment=82358

Edited May 25, 2018 by '76mintgrun'02

[Bryan Bittner]

Be careful.

Not for nothing was the original air cleaner mounted with 3 rubber bushings to brackets.

 

The best, and I mean best ever 2002 I ever had developed a crack from someone leaning on the air cleaner or from vibration. It has a lot of mass, especially if the engine mounts are worn there will be vibration.

 

I tried to fix that leak and crack but ended up replacing it with a 38/38 and the mini chrome cleaner. Never ran as nice as the previous smaller Weber

['76mintgrün'02]

I agree Bryan.  The way they support the air cleaner out at the edge is quite brilliant, imho.

Trying to attach from the center is asking for trouble.

The brackets can be sprung up when attaching, so they pull down once tightened.
The domed portion in the center adds a lot of strength, as well as creating a nice smooth entry into the carb.

I am a huge fan of the original filter assemblies, can you tell?

 

edit--

here is an example of a cracked filter that was mounted in the center... which is nuts, if you ask me,  (hehee)

Edited May 26, 2018 by '76mintgrun'02