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1930artdeco · 06-25-2021, 05:01 PM

I am looking at two different y block air cleaners (both 57+), one is 14" and the other is 15". Besides the dia. the only difference is the size of the air intake on the side of the housing-one is smaller than the other. It will go on my 312-4 bbl., what and why the difference?

Thanks,

Mike

1930artdeco · 06-25-2021, 05:29 PM

Never mind. I found the answer. the 4bbl is tad larger and has a larger air intake than the 2 bbl.

Mike

Dobie Gillis · 06-25-2021, 05:32 PM

Just a SWAG on my part, but I'm guessing the larger one is for the 312. The bigger the displacement the more air the engine wants, hence the larger air cleaner.

Gene F · 06-25-2021, 06:43 PM

So how do you measure them, and which is which?

KULTULZ · 06-25-2021, 08:59 PM

I think you are confusing the 1957/58 FYB with the later 1958/59 FE ACL.

See photos below with descriptions beneath them -

1930artdeco · 06-26-2021, 12:54 AM

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K,

The guy has two one like each of those pictured. Although I can’t see the snorkel of the red one. But the blue one looks like one of them. Will either work?

Mike

KULTULZ · 06-26-2021, 06:20 AM

Shown below is the air inlet on the 1957 style and the later style ACL shown on a 1959 EDSEL 292 FYB. So they will fit either application.

1930artdeco · 06-26-2021, 10:58 AM

Ok K, according to your pics I should go with the red one to be period/engine correct.

Mike

KULTULZ · 06-26-2021, 11:04 AM

For the car (1957 FORD V8) to be correct in appearance, the B7A 9600-C (smaller) should be chosen.

Those later air cleaners (1958/ ) were painted different colors between car lines.

1930artdeco · 06-26-2021, 08:13 PM

Well, I have the red one coming my way to sit atop my new 312! I just verified the little aspirin on the crank flange.
Mike

Gene F · 06-28-2021, 07:03 PM

292, and I have the silver one. Actually I have it in a tub atop the carb and intake I changed my car over to a tri-power.

06-25-2021, 05:01 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,785	292/312 air cleaner differences I am looking at two different y block air cleaners (both 57+), one is 14" and the other is 15". Besides the dia. the only difference is the size of the air intake on the side of the housing-one is smaller than the other. It will go on my 312-4 bbl., what and why the difference? Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-25-2021, 05:29 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,785	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences Never mind. I found the answer. the 4bbl is tad larger and has a larger air intake than the 2 bbl. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-25-2021, 05:32 PM	#3
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences Just a SWAG on my part, but I'm guessing the larger one is for the 312. The bigger the displacement the more air the engine wants, hence the larger air cleaner. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

06-25-2021, 06:43 PM	#4
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences So how do you measure them, and which is which?

06-26-2021, 12:54 AM	#6
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,785	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) K, The guy has two one like each of those pictured. Although I can’t see the snorkel of the red one. But the blue one looks like one of them. Will either work? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-26-2021, 11:04 AM	#9
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 7,386	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences For the car (1957 FORD V8) to be correct in appearance, the B7A 9600-C (smaller) should be chosen. Those later air cleaners (1958/ ) were painted different colors between car lines. __________________ ***** "Last Sunday, I caught him makin' eyes at Idell Bushey durin' preachin'. And I know what they do up there in the hills when they say they're possum huntin'. They're just sittin' around the campfire, drinkin' hard cider, hittin' each other on the shoulder and hollerin' 'flinch!'." ― Charlene Darling (Daughter of Briscoe Darling)

06-26-2021, 08:13 PM	#10
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,785	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences Well, I have the red one coming my way to sit atop my new 312! I just verified the little aspirin on the crank flange. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

06-28-2021, 07:03 PM	#11
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: 292/312 air cleaner differences 292, and I have the silver one. Actually I have it in a tub atop the carb and intake I changed my car over to a tri-power.