Air Cleaner Help
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Air Cleaner Help
I know this topic has probably been asked 100 times, but after 2 days of searching the forum, Google, and even calling Summit Racing, I cannot find what I need. On my 239 V8, I have the original 2 barrel Holley 94 Carb. Here is a picture of the one similar to mine with the tapered neck at the top.
http://lbcunited.com/earlyford2/images/8RT-9510%20NEW%20HOLLEY%2094%20CARBURETOR%20EARLY-FORD.bmp
I already purchased an air cleaner set from Summit, complete with a 2 5/8 adaptor to go to 5 ½ inlet for a bigger air filter. Stupid me though thought there was a stud hole for a wing nut to go into. I guess I should start looking before I buy parts. Anyways, I do not want the old style oil bath, and I do not want a small 3 inch wide by 4 inch tall can type filter either. I want a real air filter that will not restrict air flow like I’ve read up and down on the forum.
Now that I say that lies the problem. I can’t find anything of what I am looking for. Due to the tapered end on the carb, it will not let me put a hose clamp on it and no adaptor will stay on. I know I could go down the easy route of just buying a new carb top that will allow me to put the hose clamp on, but that’s more $$$ that I do not want to spend.
Can anyone point me into the direction or give me an idea on what to do? I’m at a loss right now. Thanks!
http://lbcunited.com/earlyford2/images/8RT-9510%20NEW%20HOLLEY%2094%20CARBURETOR%20EARLY-FORD.bmp
I already purchased an air cleaner set from Summit, complete with a 2 5/8 adaptor to go to 5 ½ inlet for a bigger air filter. Stupid me though thought there was a stud hole for a wing nut to go into. I guess I should start looking before I buy parts. Anyways, I do not want the old style oil bath, and I do not want a small 3 inch wide by 4 inch tall can type filter either. I want a real air filter that will not restrict air flow like I’ve read up and down on the forum.
Now that I say that lies the problem. I can’t find anything of what I am looking for. Due to the tapered end on the carb, it will not let me put a hose clamp on it and no adaptor will stay on. I know I could go down the easy route of just buying a new carb top that will allow me to put the hose clamp on, but that’s more $$$ that I do not want to spend.
Can anyone point me into the direction or give me an idea on what to do? I’m at a loss right now. Thanks!
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I have the same dilemma, times 2.
I was going to get a second oil-bath air cleaner, and cut the bottoms off of both to fabricate a base for each so I could bolt on any air cleaner I want.
If someone has a better idea, let me know.
An option for you would be to modify your oil-bath cleaner to use a filter cartridge. Unless you don't like the look of the original cleaner.
I was going to get a second oil-bath air cleaner, and cut the bottoms off of both to fabricate a base for each so I could bolt on any air cleaner I want.
If someone has a better idea, let me know.
An option for you would be to modify your oil-bath cleaner to use a filter cartridge. Unless you don't like the look of the original cleaner.
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You'll probably need to cut off the bottom of the oil bath and weld it to the bottom of a custom air filter. Check out this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...r-flat-v8.html
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You'll probably need to cut off the bottom of the oil bath and weld it to the bottom of a custom air filter. Check out this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...r-flat-v8.html
I was going to use a couple of the original oil-bath cleaners. I didn't know you could buy the little pop-can air cleaners for that carb. top. I'll probably get those instead of wasting good originals.
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I found this on YouTube. The pictures are captured from a video, so they're not very good. The jest of it is, it's a can that clamps onto the carb. throat, that has a stem up the middle. Shouldn't be too hard to fabricate.
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I have the same dilemma, times 2.
I was going to get a second oil-bath air cleaner, and cut the bottoms off of both to fabricate a base for each so I could bolt on any air cleaner I want.
If someone has a better idea, let me know.
An option for you would be to modify your oil-bath cleaner to use a filter cartridge. Unless you don't like the look of the original cleaner.
I was going to get a second oil-bath air cleaner, and cut the bottoms off of both to fabricate a base for each so I could bolt on any air cleaner I want.
If someone has a better idea, let me know.
An option for you would be to modify your oil-bath cleaner to use a filter cartridge. Unless you don't like the look of the original cleaner.
the thing is my original oil bath is pretty rusted out. im not sure if there is anything i can even use off of it. i was thinking maybe to get a piece of 2 3/4 stiff hose and clamping it on there. something has to work!
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Do you have a link to the video, or a link to someone selling those?
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The video is actually about the carb. not the breather.
It looks like original equipment maybe, but I've never seen one on any other flathead 8.
It looks like original equipment maybe, but I've never seen one on any other flathead 8.
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