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kevink9155 · 03-02-2018, 05:24 PM

This is the air cleaner that was on my 1941 Ford pickup when I purchased it. I believe that this is the same as the United air cleaner that was used on the 1940, but was hoping to get some feedback on that!

Thanks in advance.

Kevin

Kube · 03-02-2018, 05:41 PM

While the center section appears to be very similar to a '40. this assembly is NOT 1940 Ford. No how, no way.
It is no where close to a correct '41 either.

kevink9155 · 03-02-2018, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the feedback! Any idea how I can identify it?

deuce_roadster · 03-03-2018, 12:10 AM

Kube beat me to the answer!! The top appears similar looking straight down on it, but the rest of it isn't close. I can see where it could cause a question to someone not familiar with a 40 oil bath air cleaner. Have NO idea what it actually is.

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-03-2018, 01:58 AM

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Could be Canadian. NZ v8s and Mercs had a similar cleaner without that shield on the side of the bottom section. More one of the types for 46-48. Mine is similar with the same "flying sorcer" windows on the side.

Update. If anyone has a copy of Ford Closing the Years of Tradition go to page 16...appears to be same as one on the v8 pic.

GB

03-02-2018, 05:41 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,995	Re: 1940 Oil Bath Air Cleaner?? While the center section appears to be very similar to a '40. this assembly is NOT 1940 Ford. No how, no way. It is no where close to a correct '41 either. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

03-02-2018, 05:48 PM	#3
kevink9155 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Re: 1940 Oil Bath Air Cleaner?? Thanks for the feedback! Any idea how I can identify it?

03-03-2018, 12:10 AM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1940 Oil Bath Air Cleaner?? Kube beat me to the answer!! The top appears similar looking straight down on it, but the rest of it isn't close. I can see where it could cause a question to someone not familiar with a 40 oil bath air cleaner. Have NO idea what it actually is.

03-03-2018, 01:58 AM	#5
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: 1940 Oil Bath Air Cleaner?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Could be Canadian. NZ v8s and Mercs had a similar cleaner without that shield on the side of the bottom section. More one of the types for 46-48. Mine is similar with the same "flying sorcer" windows on the side. Update. If anyone has a copy of Ford Closing the Years of Tradition go to page 16...appears to be same as one on the v8 pic. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"