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mark-t
econolineherb
vanny
larrytech1
Casimier
Big W
EconoCarl
Linoman
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Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Linoman- Number of posts : 329
Location : Holland, MI
Registration date : 2010-06-14
- Post n°1
Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Taking the idea from EconoCarl on converting our oil bath cleaners to a paper filter here are photos of the project. The inside is all formed together so it needs to be cut apart.I did all the cutting with my Dremel tool with a metal cutting wheel. A word of safety, let as much of the old oil to drain out, although not super flammable you will be causing sparks so use some caution. The air filter is from NAPA # 2055
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EconoCarl- Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19
- Post n°3
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Good job Linoman! Thanks for taking the time to show how it's done.
Linoman- Number of posts : 329
Location : Holland, MI
Registration date : 2010-06-14
- Post n°4
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Thanks for the inspiration Carl.
Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
- Post n°5
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Nice job on that conversion. Excellent pics. I will definitely fallow your lead on this.
Casimier- Number of posts : 864
Location : Jackson,NJ
Registration date : 2010-07-26
- Post n°6
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
? Was the old oil bath cleaner under performing?
EconoCarl- Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19
- Post n°7
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
I converted mine because I didn't like cleaning up every time I removed the air filter assembly!
larrytech1- Number of posts : 34
Location : florida
Registration date : 2011-09-03
- Post n°8
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Thanks for the photos.....mine looks exactly like that. I just wanted to make sure about the hole in the top before i drilled it.
Guest- Guest
- Post n°9
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Awesome! I'm going out to the shop to do this right now. Thanks! Excellent write up!!!
larrytech1- Number of posts : 34
Location : florida
Registration date : 2011-09-03
- Post n°10
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
FYI- For the bolt that goes down to the lower pan...I used a carriage bolt and ground both of the sides flat so that it fits neatly down in the groove on top of the air cleaner assembly.
Part number for paper filter is Fram CA-148
Part number for paper filter is Fram CA-148
Guest- Guest
- Post n°11
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Great! Thanks!larrytech1 wrote:FYI- For the bolt that goes down to the lower pan...I used a carriage bolt and ground both of the sides flat so that it fits neatly down in the groove on top of the air cleaner assembly.
Part number for paper filter is Fram CA-148
I just came in from the shop. This was a straightforward conversion. A snip here, a cut there and I went so far as to remove the spot welds that held the element housing in, giving a nice clean area for the filter to set. All I have to do now is head over to the parts store for the filter element.
No hurry though as I have a carb on order and it won't be in until Wednesday.
Guest- Guest
- Post n°12
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
I used the stove bolt method that larrytech1 suggested. I also cleaned up the air cleaner and applied some decals I got from C&G. I think it turned out pretty decent. The "240" decal is a bit large but doesn't look too bad. If the rest of the van turns out as good, I'll be happy. This is an awesome conversion!
EconoCarl- Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19
- Post n°13
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Looks great!
I've got to get one of those 240 stickers.
What is C&G?
I've got to get one of those 240 stickers.
What is C&G?
Guest- Guest
- Post n°14
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Thanks!EconoCarl wrote:Looks great!
I've got to get one of those 240 stickers.
What is C&G?
C&G sells Ford parts. C&G Vintage Ford Parts
They seem to be competitively priced PLUS their store is right down the road from my house.
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
- Post n°15
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Nice work ccain! Looks factory fresh!
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larrytech1- Number of posts : 34
Location : florida
Registration date : 2011-09-03
- Post n°16
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
I used a carriage bolt that i ground down the sides so it would fit in the groove on top of air cleaner then, painted it black
larrytech1- Number of posts : 34
Location : florida
Registration date : 2011-09-03
- Post n°17
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
You can also order the aircleaner
stickers from macsautoparts.com
stickers from macsautoparts.com
econolineherb- Number of posts : 20
Location : fl
Registration date : 2014-01-23
- Post n°18
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Hi . That was the first mod I did on my '65 Econoline . I learned it from Eugene Phillips many years ago .
Herb in Fl.
Herb in Fl.
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
Registration date : 2013-09-16
- Post n°19
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
converted mine this morning, thanks for the info,
econolineherb- Number of posts : 20
Location : fl
Registration date : 2014-01-23
- Post n°20
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Mark t . '65 ford HD 8 door Panel 300 ?
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
Registration date : 2013-09-16
- Post n°21
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
300 cieconolineherb wrote:Mark t . '65 ford HD 8 door Panel 300 ?
econopoor- Econoline Guru
- Number of posts : 1747
Location : Jackson TN
Registration date : 2010-04-18
- Post n°22
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Hi Mark,
Herb was referring to the 8 door panel. Ford called what most call panel vans, regular vans. Ford's definition of a panel is a no door van. so, a eight door can not be a panel. It's legal name would be an eight door regular van. Herb is a "panel" connoisseur. Has a few of them. Takes offense when regular vans are called panels. But it's OK. It's all good. We know what it is. ( I got a 67 eight door regular van.)
Duane in Tennessee
Herb was referring to the 8 door panel. Ford called what most call panel vans, regular vans. Ford's definition of a panel is a no door van. so, a eight door can not be a panel. It's legal name would be an eight door regular van. Herb is a "panel" connoisseur. Has a few of them. Takes offense when regular vans are called panels. But it's OK. It's all good. We know what it is. ( I got a 67 eight door regular van.)
Duane in Tennessee
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
Registration date : 2013-09-16
- Post n°23
Re: Converting Oil Bath Air Cleaner
econopoor wrote:Hi Mark,
Herb was referring to the 8 door panel. Ford called what most call panel vans, regular vans. Ford's definition of a panel is a no door van. so, a eight door can not be a panel. It's legal name would be an eight door regular van. Herb is a "panel" connoisseur. Has a few of them. Takes offense when regular vans are called panels. But it's OK. It's all good. We know what it is. ( I got a 67 eight door regular van hey duane, live and learn
Duane in Tennessee
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
Registration date : 2013-09-16
- Post n°24
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hey duane and herb, live and learn, of coarse I tried to change it to REGULAR instead of PANEL and cant figure out how I posted those things in the 1st place
econopoor- Econoline Guru
- Number of posts : 1747
Location : Jackson TN
Registration date : 2010-04-18
- Post n°25
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Well, I'll admit I've always called em panels too. LOL.
Duane in Tennessee
Duane in Tennessee