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Rowdy · 11-15-2013, 11:39 PM

Got the 59A engine put in the parts shed today. I am curious what the tall bracket on the left head is for? Looks to be a factory made mount for something. Thanks Rod

ford38v8 · 11-15-2013, 11:45 PM

Confirm with someone else, but I beleive that to be the mounting bracket for a heavy duty oil bath air cleaner, optional Ford equpment for dusty conditions. The can mounted within the radius of the mount, with a horizontal duct from there to the carburetor air horn.

Rowdy · 11-15-2013, 11:57 PM

That makes sense, I may even have the air cleaner for the bracket. It was mounted on a AA chassis that had been made into a haysweep. The top of it can be seen in this pic. I will have to see how it compares next week while out at the farm moving parts around before the snow hits. Rod

flatheadfan · 11-16-2013, 03:34 AM

Yup. That's what it is, an air filter bracket. I have one on my '35.

Tom

Rowdy · 11-16-2013, 10:58 AM

Thanks, that air cleaner looks like the same as what I mentioned above. Will see if the two bolt together. Rod

36 CS · 11-17-2013, 12:54 PM

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That is the type air cleaner I would like to install on my 41. Anyone have one on here or know where I might find one or know what to expect to pay for one?

Rowdy · 11-17-2013, 01:17 PM

After I confirm the filter is correct for the bracket I will have this for sale. I plan on rumming 2 97's and no hood I have no use for it. Likely it will be Tuesday or Wednesday before I make it to the farm to take off the filter and look over the condition and make sure it is correct. PM me sometime this weem. Rod

Mart · 11-17-2013, 04:40 PM

The front cover may have been changed if it is a 59A. It looks like a 3 bolt. It should be a 2 bolt if a 59A. Could it be an earlier motor? I know you like to know what you have.

Mart.

Rowdy · 11-17-2013, 05:20 PM

Beings this was removed from a 39 truck it had the helmet distn which I removed before pulling the engine. I have the correct distributor etc for the 59A. Rod

Rowdy · 11-21-2013, 12:02 AM

I brought the bracket and the other filter home from the farm today. It looks like there were atleast 2 styles of these filters. One that bolted to the bracket and one that was spotwelded to the bracket. The one that is spotwelded must be for a 21 stud as it has a different bolt pattern. Too bad the bottom is rusted out of it. Rod

Tinker · 11-21-2013, 12:30 AM

Never seen one like that... Not that, that means anything... Nice find!

Rowdy · 11-21-2013, 12:49 AM

Up until last week I had not seen either style or simply didn't pay attention to oddities like this. When I see a flathead I am always more curious if it is a 21 stud and which carb and seldom give the aircleaner configuration a second look other than to try to see under it. Rod

Mike B · 11-21-2013, 01:26 AM

Don't toss it just because it's rusted out...check the diameter of it, bet you'll find something that could be used to repair it.

Rowdy · 11-21-2013, 01:37 AM

Thanks, no intentions of tossing, someone might need one some day. I don't toss much. Just taking account of what I have as someone above said they wanted one. Rod

11-15-2013, 11:45 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: What is This Bracket for? Confirm with someone else, but I beleive that to be the mounting bracket for a heavy duty oil bath air cleaner, optional Ford equpment for dusty conditions. The can mounted within the radius of the mount, with a horizontal duct from there to the carburetor air horn. __________________ Alan

11-16-2013, 10:58 AM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is This Bracket for? Thanks, that air cleaner looks like the same as what I mentioned above. Will see if the two bolt together. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

11-17-2013, 12:54 PM	#6
36 CS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gulf Coast of Alabama Posts: 147	Re: What is This Bracket for? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That is the type air cleaner I would like to install on my 41. Anyone have one on here or know where I might find one or know what to expect to pay for one?

11-17-2013, 01:17 PM	#7
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is This Bracket for? After I confirm the filter is correct for the bracket I will have this for sale. I plan on rumming 2 97's and no hood I have no use for it. Likely it will be Tuesday or Wednesday before I make it to the farm to take off the filter and look over the condition and make sure it is correct. PM me sometime this weem. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

11-17-2013, 04:40 PM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: What is This Bracket for? The front cover may have been changed if it is a 59A. It looks like a 3 bolt. It should be a 2 bolt if a 59A. Could it be an earlier motor? I know you like to know what you have. Mart.

11-17-2013, 05:20 PM	#9
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is This Bracket for? Beings this was removed from a 39 truck it had the helmet distn which I removed before pulling the engine. I have the correct distributor etc for the 59A. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

11-21-2013, 12:30 AM	#11
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What is This Bracket for? Never seen one like that... Not that, that means anything... Nice find!

11-21-2013, 12:49 AM	#12
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is This Bracket for? Up until last week I had not seen either style or simply didn't pay attention to oddities like this. When I see a flathead I am always more curious if it is a 21 stud and which carb and seldom give the aircleaner configuration a second look other than to try to see under it. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

11-21-2013, 01:26 AM	#13
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: What is This Bracket for? Don't toss it just because it's rusted out...check the diameter of it, bet you'll find something that could be used to repair it.

11-21-2013, 01:37 AM	#14
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What is This Bracket for? Thanks, no intentions of tossing, someone might need one some day. I don't toss much. Just taking account of what I have as someone above said they wanted one. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!