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By junkyardjeff - 11 Years Ago
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I installed plain steel valve covers and the paper element converted aircleaner back on the 351 that is still in my 55 and noticed a drop in gas mileage on a short trip last weekend,I had it on when I first go it on the road but was removed for a open element aircleaner when I started driving it to Florida. last might I cut the bottom off at the seam and welded the lid to what is left and made it a top for a open element aircleaner so it will breath a little better,I also cut the baffle out so I am going to take it for a drive this coming weekend to see if the fuel consumption goes back the where it was. Years ago when I had a 53 Olds I installed the 53 oil bath aircleaner on the slightly newer 59 motor and the gas mileage dropped a bunch so all I did with it was used the top on a open element aircleaner and the mileage came back and had a nice sound when the secondairies were opened. I will post some pics of the modifications and it still looks somewhat original but not as tall and will go on the 292.
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By junkyardjeff - 11 Years Ago
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Here are some pics of the modification.I picked up the tallest element autozone has that would fit the base.
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By charliemccraney - 11 Years Ago
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That's pretty cool. You had me fooled for about a second.
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By junkyardjeff - 11 Years Ago
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I think its going to work better this way,going to test drive tomorrow and see how it does.
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By miker - 11 Years Ago
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I did a similar thing on my 55 bird a/c years ago, to clear an Edelbrock. I didn't trust my ability to tack the stainless to the mild steel, but 3 sheet metal screws did the job.
I've got an a/c a lot like that off a 56 Merc, I thought it was worth $25. Thanks for the update.
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By junkyardjeff - 11 Years Ago
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They are definately worth more then 25 dollars but do not bring the money a tri-5 scrub 4 bbl aircleaner will bring,I will do that to everyone I use since in original form they are way too restrictive.
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By Talkwrench - 11 Years Ago
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I didnt think the oil bath's where restrictive.. maybe over the years of non servicing and built up crud.. Anyway I converted my 56 the same and also did the same with this 55 that Rick gave me. Lots of scrubbing, cleaning, washing ..shin y paint.. Put it on my 35 pick up..
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By junkyardjeff - 11 Years Ago
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They might work good with a motor in the 239 to 312 size but seemed restrictive on a 351 as it seemed like it was using more gas,the next time we get some decent weather on a weekend I will get it out and see how it does with the latest modification.
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