| mshea1940 | -- 09-18-2024 @ 6:36 AM |
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New to the forum - I recently inherited my grandfather's 1940 Ford Deluxe. First order of business is replacing the engine air filter, but I can't seem to find an air filter to fit the carburetor. Does anyone have a link they can send for a replacement air filter? Looks like it needs to be a 6 inch outer diameter with a height of less than 2 inches. Any advice would be appreciated! Photo of the current air filter attached.
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| 51504bat | -- 09-18-2024 @ 7:07 AM |
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This link will help you find a replacement filter but your '40 should have an oil bath filter. A photo of the filter body will help determine exactly what you are working with. https://www.wixfilters.com/en-us/filter-finder.html ______________ No signature
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| same | -- 09-18-2024 @ 7:46 AM |
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i have replaced the oe oil bath ac with the holley/mr. gasket 6" part #1490 kit. had on my '37 ford/holley 94 carb. fits perfect and has worked going on 3yrs. they have just repl. filters. Tom.
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| fortyford | -- 09-18-2024 @ 10:33 AM |
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Is there a paper element filter that will work on stock 40 air cleaner instead of the copper mesh screen like this?I have seen them before. This message was edited by fortyford on 9-18-24 @ 11:02 AM
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| carcrazy | -- 09-18-2024 @ 2:10 PM |
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Speedway Motors offers air filters of many different sizes. You may be able to find the right sized filter for your application there. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Search?query=airfilters
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| mshea1940 | -- 09-19-2024 @ 12:18 PM |
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Attached are some additional photos if that helps. Anyone know where I can find a replacement filter? Based on the label, it sounds like I should be using an oil bath filter.. I'm brand new to this, so any help would be appreciated! Looking forward to learning quite a bit This message was edited by mshea1940 on 9-19-24 @ 12:21 PM
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| kubes40 | -- 09-19-2024 @ 4:36 PM |
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MSHEA, what you have is the correct dry type filter that was installed on your '40 at the factory. Remove the lid and then the screen assembly. Soak that assembly in gasoline overnight. Let it dry. Dip in oil. Let that drip dry. Reinstall. Easy enough? Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| 1940 Tom | -- 09-20-2024 @ 8:02 AM |
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Good morning-- Welcome to the world of 40 Ford owners. As I have advised many other new members, the Club offers a fine collection of books for particular year cars. Go to "Online Store on the blue screen on the left of your screen, then go to "Ford Books". The one you want is called "It's Ford for '40" (an original Ford Motor Co. advertising slogan for these cars). Between that excellent book, and the wonderful knowledge of other '40 owners in the Club, you should be able to get all the help you need on your car. Good luck with your project! Tom
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| fortyford | -- 09-26-2024 @ 6:00 AM |
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Kube,that looks like a paper element to me?
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| ford38v8 | -- 09-26-2024 @ 11:02 AM |
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For those who wish to replace the original (now oxidized) copper mesh filter, a Chore Boy pot scrubber is perfect for the job. There is a lightly fastened electric weld holding the Chore Boy together, just wiggle free and open it, fold it correctly and insert into the original expanded metal frame. Soak it in motor oil before installation. Any other type of filter other than an original may restrict air flow, which will cause the air/fuel mixture to be over-rich, affecting horsepower and spark plug condition. Alan
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