Can a Model A air cleaner be modified to fit a 32 car

[oldford]

The question is in the title. Can a model A cleaner work on a 32 model B car.

[Kube]

I didn't realize Model A's were equipped with an air filter.

[Newc]

I've done it. The B carb input throat is larger, and with the aluminum after market ones ,I just rout it out. With a steel original type, it may fit cause it will be a B type. Otherwise it will need to fit the B carb inlet. Newc

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Newc

I've done it. The B carb input throat is larger, and with the aluminum after market ones ,I just rout it out. With a steel original type, it may fit cause it will be a B type. Otherwise it will need to fit the B carb inlet. Newc

As far as my research went, no Model A was equipped with an air filter, so the original post (question) is nonsensical.
Perhaps the better (accurate) question should have been "can I install an aftermarket filter on my '32 model B"?

[oldford]

Originally Posted by Newc

I've done it. The B carb input throat is larger, and with the aluminum after market ones ,I just rout it out. With a steel original type, it may fit cause it will be a B type. Otherwise it will need to fit the B carb inlet. Newc

Do you remember how much bigger the "B" carb is then the "A" carb.

[cas3]

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Kube is correct of coarse, and if you do some research you will find that many folks have had trouble getting them to run proper with the added filter. An article many years ago in the club mag tells of this, and they drill another vent hole in the main bowl IIRC.

Unnecessary gizmo in my opinion. I put 30k on a worn out 31 coupe nearly all on gravel roads, all year around in the north pole of MN and the car ran same as the day I bought it.
just change the oil and you'll be fine with the modern oils.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Kube

As far as my research went, no Model A was equipped with an air filter, so the original post (question) is nonsensical.
Perhaps the better (accurate) question should have been "can I install an aftermarket filter on my '32 model B"?

You are correct. A’s were not equipped with an air filter

[Kube]

Originally Posted by cas3

Kube is correct of coarse, and if you do some research you will find that many folks have had trouble getting them to run proper with the added filter. An article many years ago in the club mag tells of this, and they drill another vent hole in the main bowl IIRC.

Unnecessary gizmo in my opinion. I put 30k on a worn out 31 coupe nearly all on gravel roads, all year around in the north pole of MN and the car ran same as the day I bought it.
just change the oil and you'll be fine with the modern oils.

The north pole of MN. Hilarious. I soooo understand.

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by oldford

Do you remember how much bigger the "B" carb is then the "A" carb.

I know exactly what you were asking in your original post as I too have wondered if the aftermarket assy air cleaner that most Model A vendors sell will fit the Model B Zenith carb. The Model A carb air intake is 1 7/8" compared to the Model B 2" diameter. I was okay without the add on filter when I had a '31 Model A roadster but I too have been looking for an original Model B air silencer just for looks on my '32 five window .

[oldford]

Originally Posted by 37 Coupe

I know exactly what you were asking in your original post as I too have wondered if the aftermarket assy air cleaner that most Model A vendors sell will fit the Model B Zenith carb. The Model A carb air intake is 1 7/8" compared to the Model B 2" diameter. I was okay without the add on filter when I had a '31 Model A roadster but I too have been looking for an original Model B air silencer just for looks on my '32 five window .

1 7/8 to 2" sounds like to much metal to remove. Doubt if the wall of the A filter would be thick enough to machine that much metal off. The main reason I would like to have a filter is for back fires. Do not know about Model A's but when a v8 backfires thru the carburetor it can sometimes shoot a stream of fire 6 inches long.

[rockfla]

Original 32's are out there, few and far between but have seen a couple for sale, currently one ridiculously priced on Ebay. I picked this one up about a year or so ago as a matter of fact

[cas3]

Put a piece of pipe in the air cleaner, piece of rubber hose over that and the carb. Hose clamp...Done deal

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Original 32's are out there, few and far between but have seen a couple for sale, currently one ridiculously priced on Ebay. I picked this one up about a year or so ago as a matter of fact

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Like to find one like that.

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Original 32's are out there, few and far between but have seen a couple for sale, currently one ridiculously priced on Ebay. I picked this one up about a year or so ago as a matter of fact

There is another one on Ebay that I think is from the same guy in Hawaii.I have never seen one like it but he states it is very rare. I don't think anything that looks like it is in the '32 book but he wants a grand for it and has for awhile.

[oldford]

Originally Posted by cas3

Kube is correct of coarse, and if you do some research you will find that many folks have had trouble getting them to run proper with the added filter. An article many years ago in the club mag tells of this, and they drill another vent hole in the main bowl IIRC.

Unnecessary gizmo in my opinion. I put 30k on a worn out 31 coupe nearly all on gravel roads, all year around in the north pole of MN and the car ran same as the day I bought it.
just change the oil and you'll be fine with the modern oils.

If the A's ran bad with a filter, why did ford have one for the 32 cars.

[cas3]

Different carburator in 32. Ask over at the model A side, those guys will know more than me.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by 37 Coupe

There is another one on Ebay that I think is from the same guy in Hawaii.I have never seen one like it but he states it is very rare. I don't think anything that looks like it is in the '32 book but he wants a grand for it and has for awhile.

I always enjoy a good laugh, do you have a link to it?

Charlie Stephens

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

I always enjoy a good laugh, do you have a link to it?

Charlie Stephens

For some reason it is very hard any more to find certain parts on Ebay search. It use to be you put in say 1937 Ford horn and you would get one or a dozen 1937 Ford horns.Not any more you get Chevy parts and everything else but not the part you want even though you know it is there and sometimes I cannot find a part I listed even searching word for word how I placed it. So here is what I do now I search on Google or MSN like the 1000K air silincer and it will show up that there is one on Ebay. Supposedly a very early 1932 B air silencer . Just search for Model B 1932 air silencer / cleaner and it will pop up.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by 37 Coupe

For some reason it is very hard any more to find certain parts on Ebay search. It use to be you put in say 1937 Ford horn and you would get one or a dozen 1937 Ford horns.Not any more you get Chevy parts and everything else but not the part you want even though you know it is there and sometimes I cannot find a part I listed even searching word for word how I placed it. So here is what I do now I search on Google or MSN like the 1000K air silincer and it will show up that there is one on Ebay. Supposedly a very early 1932 B air silencer . Just search for Model B 1932 air silencer / cleaner and it will pop up.

Nothing "popped up", maybe they withdrew it.

Charlie Stephens