The Ford Barn

Barber31 · 06-24-2014, 11:43 PM

I purchased the filter from Snyders. This is the first time I have recieved a part that was damaged or faulty from any of the vendors. I've always been satisfied with all my purchases, and I've tried quite a few places. Thanks for all the replies. I am planning on upgrading to a K&N also. I know most say they don't need filters but I just can't see how not running a filter will not cause problems down the road. So much dirt and crud accumulates in every nook and cranny in the engine compartment, I can only imagine how much is attracted when there's suction added to the equation.

Synchro909 · 07-02-2014, 01:58 AM

Machine Girl, I know this is getting a bit off subject but your comment about these carbys leaking fuel is VERY relevant here in Australia where we sit on the right side of the car (correct side too he he). That puts the light switch directly under the leaky carby and a spark from the switch has started many many fires. American cars in the period, I'm told had a reputation for burning for that reason. Poor design if they intended selling them in RHD countries. In fact, I lost two cars and my workshop that way a few years ago thanks to a 1929 Chrysler. That said, in other respects, American cars were ideally suited to driving conditions here. Nothing condescending or insulting intended.

06-24-2014, 11:43 PM	#1
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: My new Air Filter issue I purchased the filter from Snyders. This is the first time I have recieved a part that was damaged or faulty from any of the vendors. I've always been satisfied with all my purchases, and I've tried quite a few places. Thanks for all the replies. I am planning on upgrading to a K&N also. I know most say they don't need filters but I just can't see how not running a filter will not cause problems down the road. So much dirt and crud accumulates in every nook and cranny in the engine compartment, I can only imagine how much is attracted when there's suction added to the equation.

07-02-2014, 01:58 AM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,041	Re: My new Air Filter issue Machine Girl, I know this is getting a bit off subject but your comment about these carbys leaking fuel is VERY relevant here in Australia where we sit on the right side of the car (correct side too he he). That puts the light switch directly under the leaky carby and a spark from the switch has started many many fires. American cars in the period, I'm told had a reputation for burning for that reason. Poor design if they intended selling them in RHD countries. In fact, I lost two cars and my workshop that way a few years ago thanks to a 1929 Chrysler. That said, in other respects, American cars were ideally suited to driving conditions here. Nothing condescending or insulting intended.