Air filter breathers
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Air filter breathers
I have a great looking old Cadallic oil filter that I would like to fit on the 350 crate engine in my 1953 Ford truck build. The Cadallic breather is the old oil type. It is also narrower than the 4 barrel carburetor on the motor. I would like to use Has anyone modified one of these to adapt to the newer carburaetor ? If so, what changes? Did you keep the oil filtering part or change entirely to new air cleaner? I would like any ideas or pictures of what you did. Thanks again to all the ford truck friends. psmith1951
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I am one of those that believe in the idea of never decreasing the size of the intake throat. Less air-less performance and all the associated issues.
That said, any good sheet metal shop should be able to do a nice job for you. Were it me wanting to go in that direction, I'd modify it so the appearance remained but the filter was a K&N or similar. If you have to cut the base anyway, might as well spend a few extra dollars and do a really unique job of it.
BTW, you may want to ensure that Caddie cleaner isn't something very rare and hard to come by before cutting.
That said, any good sheet metal shop should be able to do a nice job for you. Were it me wanting to go in that direction, I'd modify it so the appearance remained but the filter was a K&N or similar. If you have to cut the base anyway, might as well spend a few extra dollars and do a really unique job of it.
BTW, you may want to ensure that Caddie cleaner isn't something very rare and hard to come by before cutting.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I want to keep the look and the old oil type filtration. My concerns were the about limiting the air intake due to the narrow opening. I am going to find a sheet metal shop that can help with crating the lager opening. The Cadillac breathers add such a hotrod charm to an engine. psmith1951
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