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06-16-2011, 03:11 PM | #1 |
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Oil Bath Air Cleaner ~ Fits What?
I bought an old Oil Bath Air Cleaner which was said to be for a flathead V8 Ford on a different Forum. When I got it, it didn't fit. The diameter for the carburetor throat measured 3-inches, my Chandler/Grove measures 2-1/2 inches.
Is there a Ford V8 flathead that has a 3-inch carburetor throat? Buyer says it is a "Ford issue". I tend to think not, but I could be wrong. I, of course, am shipping it back for a full refund. Last edited by ersatz; 06-16-2011 at 04:02 PM. |
06-17-2011, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner ~ Fits What?
Yup, I ran into the exact same thing. Dunno what the Ebay air cleaner was off of, but it didn't fit the Stromberg I have on my '34. Advertised as a Ford unit. Had to neck it down. It does make a fine addition to the motor, but I was a little steamed that it wasn't exactly as advertised. Wasn't at all as advertised...
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06-18-2011, 12:48 AM | #3 |
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Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner ~ Fits What?
FYI all ford-holley,chandler-groves and strombergs have a 2-5/8 size neck on them NOT 2-1/2. check it again. ken ct. except the 6 cyl fords which might be 2-1/2 i know their smaller than the V8's.
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06-18-2011, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner ~ Fits What?
Ken ~ Thanks for the confirmation! I was looking at MAC's V8 FORD (1932-47 Pickup) catalog pages illustrating the various carburetors. I believe there is a very good chance the air cleaner I had was meant for a 1951-1952 Holley84-8RT (8 cylinder) carb. The tightening collar is a very close match to the 84-8RT throat design.
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06-18-2011, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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06-19-2011, 06:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner ~ Fits What?
You're right Ken! I overlooked the 94 designation along with Model 7RT. At least that's what MAC's catalog shows.
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07-18-2011, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Oil Bath Air Cleaner ~ Fits What?
did you find a breather? i have an original off my 46 truck . it has a 2 5/8 neck in good shape.
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