The Ford Barn

tubman · 07-23-2017, 03:10 PM

I've gotten my '51 Ford with the '51 Merc engine back on the road and after a couple of minor glitches, everything seems fine. However, I still can't find an air cleaner I like to use with the 2GC that's on it now. The original oil bath won't fit and as we all know, the little helmet styles are very restrictive. I did have 2 of them however, so with the help of a piece of 1/4" all-thread and a chrome acorn nut, I came up with this. It seems to work real well.

And, no, I'm not gonna keep it; I'm still looking for something better. In the interim, this is probably better than nothing.

Tony, NY · 07-23-2017, 07:19 PM

I use these tall filters. Available for 2GC. May not be to your liking or wallet.
http://www.otbgear.com/Fin-Top-2-Bar...r-Tall-P6.aspx

Karl Wolf · 07-23-2017, 07:35 PM

I use a K&N filter that is 4" diameter, the element is 4" tall. Fits 2 5/8" carb.
Bad part; I made an adapter from exhaust tubing that is sort of elaborate for the 2GC.
It does fit a Ford carb.
PM me if you want the number of the filter.
I'll be able to respond early August.

Karl

tubman · 07-23-2017, 08:52 PM

I'm really looking for a unit that's about 10" in diameter that isn't a 4-BBL unit with an adapter to make it fit a two barrel. (Lotsa junk out there). At this point, I am really leaning towards making an adapter to let me run the original oil bath unit. Does anybody out there have an opinion on the air flow on these units?

(Karl - I was thinking along the same lines about an adapter made from exhaust tubing but I thought it would be pretty simple. When you get back and have the time, I'd like to see what you made.)

Andy · 07-23-2017, 09:46 PM

I have made air filters by cutting a piece of aluminum to fit the carb and a selected element. Most of the time I made the top also and polished it. You could find a 4bbl filter in the size you like and just make the base. One made to fit a race track shaped filter would suit me. You might also cut down a stock base as the shape flows air better.

flatford8 · 07-24-2017, 08:42 AM

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I got these. They can be made with a different i.d. For the Chevy carb. I think this was originally posted by Charleyny........Mark

Charlie ny · 07-24-2017, 09:55 AM

Tubman,
Don't laugh but I've made adapters to mate Rochesters to what ever A C
the customer supplied from PVC plastic plumbing fittings. There are a bunch of different
sizes and with my handy dandy lathe I can fit up anything ( so far ). The nice thing
is this stuff can be glued up quick. It is easily bored , turned, milled then painted black.
I whipped up a base from PVC and used a top from a '36 standard A C
with a WIX 46172 element, very business looking.
Charlie ny

tubman · 07-24-2017, 10:08 AM

Charlie,

The PVC pipe is a good idea, since 2 5/8" exhaust tubing probably isn't that easy to come by. Now that I have something on there, I'll see what I can come up with. Some good ideas here. I do think the idea of using the bottom of an existing unit rather than a flat plate is probably worthwhile airflow-wise.

Tubman

07-23-2017, 07:19 PM	#2
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Necessity is the mother of invention I use these tall filters. Available for 2GC. May not be to your liking or wallet. http://www.otbgear.com/Fin-Top-2-Bar...r-Tall-P6.aspx

07-23-2017, 07:35 PM	#3
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Necessity is the mother of invention I use a K&N filter that is 4" diameter, the element is 4" tall. Fits 2 5/8" carb. Bad part; I made an adapter from exhaust tubing that is sort of elaborate for the 2GC. It does fit a Ford carb. PM me if you want the number of the filter. I'll be able to respond early August. Karl

07-23-2017, 08:52 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: Necessity is the mother of invention I'm really looking for a unit that's about 10" in diameter that isn't a 4-BBL unit with an adapter to make it fit a two barrel. (Lotsa junk out there). At this point, I am really leaning towards making an adapter to let me run the original oil bath unit. Does anybody out there have an opinion on the air flow on these units? (Karl - I was thinking along the same lines about an adapter made from exhaust tubing but I thought it would be pretty simple. When you get back and have the time, I'd like to see what you made.) Last edited by tubman; 07-24-2017 at 05:59 AM.

07-23-2017, 09:46 PM	#5
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,769	Re: Necessity is the mother of invention I have made air filters by cutting a piece of aluminum to fit the carb and a selected element. Most of the time I made the top also and polished it. You could find a 4bbl filter in the size you like and just make the base. One made to fit a race track shaped filter would suit me. You might also cut down a stock base as the shape flows air better.

07-24-2017, 09:55 AM	#7
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Necessity is the mother of invention Tubman, Don't laugh but I've made adapters to mate Rochesters to what ever A C the customer supplied from PVC plastic plumbing fittings. There are a bunch of different sizes and with my handy dandy lathe I can fit up anything ( so far ). The nice thing is this stuff can be glued up quick. It is easily bored , turned, milled then painted black. I whipped up a base from PVC and used a top from a '36 standard A C with a WIX 46172 element, very business looking. Charlie ny

07-24-2017, 10:08 AM	#8
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: Necessity is the mother of invention Charlie, The PVC pipe is a good idea, since 2 5/8" exhaust tubing probably isn't that easy to come by. Now that I have something on there, I'll see what I can come up with. Some good ideas here. I do think the idea of using the bottom of an existing unit rather than a flat plate is probably worthwhile airflow-wise. Tubman