What air filter# for a 312?
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From: El Dorado Hills, Ca
What air filter# for a 312?
My air filter is orange, so I'm guessing it's a Fram, but there's no part number on it. I looked through the Fram catalog at the auto parts store, but I couldn't find it. The truck is a '56, and I don't know what year the 312 is. It's got aluminum Thunderbird valve covers, and a Thunderbird Special air filter cover, but that doesn't tell me anything! The parts guy said for me to bring the filter in and match it up? I thought it would be easier to ask the knowledgeable crew in here first. Also, I did a search in the 312 section for oil filters, but found nothing. It currently has a Fram PH8A on it. Is that what I should replace it with, or is there a better brand? And lastly, engine oil. The bulk oil we use at Mercedes is Mobil 1 syn 0w40. I think that might be overkill on an old Ford motor? I was just gonna get some 10w30 Quaker State. Thanks everyone!
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Just take it in and see if they can match it. I bought a '60 with a stock 292 and there was an air filter that didn't match a single one at the auto parts store. If they can't match it b/c it's some WIERD size that no longer exists, just get a new air cleaner housing with a large element.
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As far as the air filter, they had an oil bath on the original engines. Matching my paper one up in the store was the best way for me. I bet you have to do the same.
I run motorcraft oil and filter (FL-1A and 10-W40) in my y-block, but thats the same as I have run in every ford I owned up until my current explorer. It requires 5-W30 and still uses the FL-1A.
I bet you get as many opinions as there will be posts. LOL
I run motorcraft oil and filter (FL-1A and 10-W40) in my y-block, but thats the same as I have run in every ford I owned up until my current explorer. It requires 5-W30 and still uses the FL-1A.
I bet you get as many opinions as there will be posts. LOL
