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54FordYBlockGuy · 08-19-2023, 08:07 PM

Sort of know the answer, or at least have an opinion; but in some of my discussions I'm getting different responses, wo:

Q. Is there a problem if you convert the Oil Bath Filter of a 54 Y Block, and simply replace it with a good quality "Paper Air Filter"?

Daves55Sedan · 08-19-2023, 10:38 PM

If you are talking about replacing the original oil-bath air cleaner with a modern type that has a throwaway paper filter, the biggest concern is getting a housing with the right throat size to fit your carburator.
Actually, the oil-bath type is superior to those, but the industry switched to the paper type because it decreased the intitial cost at the dealership but increased the cost to the customer in replacement paper filters. Then you have the guys who never change the paper filter, causing the carb to run lean and increase vacuum in the throat.

miker98038 · 08-19-2023, 11:28 PM

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This is for a 56, but it should provide some ideas to get you started.

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08-19-2023, 08:07 PM	#1
54FordYBlockGuy Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Posts: 82	Oil Filter Converstion To Paper Filter Sort of know the answer, or at least have an opinion; but in some of my discussions I'm getting different responses, wo: Q. Is there a problem if you convert the Oil Bath Filter of a 54 Y Block, and simply replace it with a good quality "Paper Air Filter"?

08-19-2023, 10:38 PM	#2
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Oil Filter Converstion To Paper Filter If you are talking about replacing the original oil-bath air cleaner with a modern type that has a throwaway paper filter, the biggest concern is getting a housing with the right throat size to fit your carburator. Actually, the oil-bath type is superior to those, but the industry switched to the paper type because it decreased the intitial cost at the dealership but increased the cost to the customer in replacement paper filters. Then you have the guys who never change the paper filter, causing the carb to run lean and increase vacuum in the throat.

08-19-2023, 11:28 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,425	Re: Oil Filter Converstion To Paper Filter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is for a 56, but it should provide some ideas to get you started. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ersion.638965/