1952-59 Ford Air filter conversion

Has anyone converted an oil bath air cleaner to a modern filter type for a 56 Ford with a 4 bbl?
Thanks
Jim

 

Hi Jim....I did exactly that with mine.

Here's a link to my build blog where I discuss it.

https://mainlineford.wordpress.com/2014/04/18/the-oil-bath-air-cleaner-lives-again/

 

Hi Don & Thanks
Do you have any more info as to how you accomplished this?
Thanks again
Jim

 

I bought a generic air cleaner for a 4 barrel at a swap meet and cut the bottom out of it (the part that mounts to the carb).

I then gutted the oil bath to where it was just a shell and also gutted the lid to where it was just a frisbee. Then I riveted the 4 barrel bottom to the bottom of the oil bath shell and sealed it with RTV.

I ordered a K&N filter that fits inside the housing and is secured by the lid.

I can take some photos of it if you'd like. I've put over 5,000 miles on this setup and it works great while still keeping that cool oil-bath gumball look.

 

Don
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