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MG TD TF 1500 - TF air filter elements?

Looking for a suitable air filter element for the Vokes filter on a TF.

I read this useful thread https://mg-cars.org.uk/cgi-bin/or17?runprog=mgbbs&access=&mode=archiveth&subject=8&subjectar=8&thread=2012021720184719489

However, the most likely candidate without cutting an existing K&N one down seemed to be the 3260. When I look at that it also seems too large for the TF air filter canister. I measure the Vokes at circa 157-159mm ID and height between 30 and 34mm. The K&N E 3260 is 5" ID (127mm), but has a height of 2.5" (63mm). https://www.4x4modsaustralia.com.au/round-air-filter-5-id-x-6.375-od-x-2.5-h

Is there a filter element that is a better fit?

Many thanks, Merv
M Hyde

I use this one that Moss sells. I know their expensive, $60.00 a pair, but they fit with no cutting and they work very well. I can't justify saving a few bucks on filters for a very expensive engine. Just my thought on this. PJ


PJ Jennings

Thanks Paul. I have decent experience in using open-cell foam in bespoke filter elements for sports and race cars, and would prefer not to buy K&N ones if they need cutting.

It took some digging around to find the Moss ones on their US ' site. They are not costly in US$ (interestingly, less than on in their UK 'site) and if the right size (diameter and height) they would fill the bill. I wish they would add dimensions. However, you say that they fit correctly, and that really helps. I would love to know the OD and Height.
M Hyde

Merv:

I can vouch for Paul's comments. I too recently installed the ones from Moss. Not sure how to respond to the request for the OD size. The filters are an accordion style. They definitely will fit the TF Canister, as they can expand (a lot) and contract to fit. I measured the installed canisters. Measurement was from the outside of each canister half. It measured 1 5/16" in height. (~33MM) The components were: the 2 canister halves, metal weave filter element, perforated outer ring, and the 2 inside felt rings that help seat the filter in the canister and prevent air bypassing the filter. They do provide clearance to the side panel.

Hope this helps. Jim






Jim Rice

Thanks Paul and Jim. That really helps. I will order some from Moss USA. In Australia the same ones cost $95 each! In the meantime I used the narrower accordion style ones that I have now with a good section of felt added above and below the mesh to keep the air flow through the filter. The new Vokes cleaners went on well. I now have more space between the side panel and the front filter than I had before!


M Hyde

This thread was discussed between 13/07/2023 and 14/07/2023

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