hole in air filter cover

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houdini
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hole in air filter cover

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Does anyone know what the large hole in the bottom of the stock air filter cover ( center screw mount ) is for?
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Re: hole in air filter cover

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Maybe a water drain?
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Re: hole in air filter cover

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Inlet for extra air?
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Re: hole in air filter cover

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Post by awander »

I always thought it was so that, after you clean and oil the filter element, and reinstall it, the excess oil can drain out.
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