Oil Bath Efficiency
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Oil Bath Efficiency
How efficient is an original equipment oil bath air cleaner over a paper element filter. I like the look of the original and don't want the tiny chrome aftermarket. Have access to a 64 Fairlane unit with snorkel. Thoughts?
Laughing Gas
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I converted an oil bath to a paper element on the '66 we restored.
Info in the topic here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ld-thread.html
Info in the topic here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ld-thread.html
Laughing Gas
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Copied from the build thread:
Just converted the oil bath on the '66 to a paper filter using a universal 9" round Mr Gasket air cleaner. The height is perfect to keep the outer lid in the right position. No need to fabricate or weld in upper/lower plates to seal the filter or hunt around for the right filter. The original fiber filter was falling apart so we didn't want any of it getting it in the engine. Also didn't want it backfiring and puking oil all over the detailed engine!
Uncrimped the inner flange and cut the "spokes" around the edges to remove the old filter material that was disintegrating.
I still need to remove the inner ring on the original lid for more filter clearance.
The new air filter base fits perfectly over the original base. I will drill ~1" holes around the perimeter of the original base for easier air intake.
Just enough of the stud sticks through for the wingnut.
Uncrimped the inner flange and cut the "spokes" around the edges to remove the old filter material that was disintegrating.
I still need to remove the inner ring on the original lid for more filter clearance.
The new air filter base fits perfectly over the original base. I will drill ~1" holes around the perimeter of the original base for easier air intake.
Just enough of the stud sticks through for the wingnut.
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