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Al NJ · 09-13-2012, 05:53 AM

How do I clean or replace the air filter element on a '33 Ford.
I can take the lid off, but I don't see how to remove the element.

Thanks.

DavidG · 09-13-2012, 06:37 AM

If you are referring to the Holley version of the original air cleaner with a layer of dense cotton retained by a screen in the lid, Ford's instruction was to clean it by dipping it in gasoline. Obviously there are better, safer, solvents available today to use instead of gasoline. If you want to remove the screen to replace the cotton, you have to carefully un-crimp the tubular fastener retaining the screen.

Al NJ · 09-13-2012, 07:02 AM

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That doesn't sound like mine. I forgot that mine doesn't have the original carb and intake.

It's a holley 94. And the element looks more like horse hair or steel wool.
But I see that it will indeed have to be un-crimped to get it apart.
Might be time to come up with a more creative solution using a modern element.
Thanks,
Al

09-13-2012, 05:53 AM	#1
Al NJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey, The Garden State Posts: 98	'33 Air Filter How do I clean or replace the air filter element on a '33 Ford. I can take the lid off, but I don't see how to remove the element. Thanks.

09-13-2012, 06:37 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,096	Re: '33 Air Filter If you are referring to the Holley version of the original air cleaner with a layer of dense cotton retained by a screen in the lid, Ford's instruction was to clean it by dipping it in gasoline. Obviously there are better, safer, solvents available today to use instead of gasoline. If you want to remove the screen to replace the cotton, you have to carefully un-crimp the tubular fastener retaining the screen.

09-13-2012, 07:02 AM	#3
Al NJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey, The Garden State Posts: 98	Re: '33 Air Filter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That doesn't sound like mine. I forgot that mine doesn't have the original carb and intake. It's a holley 94. And the element looks more like horse hair or steel wool. But I see that it will indeed have to be un-crimped to get it apart. Might be time to come up with a more creative solution using a modern element. Thanks, Al