"A   oil bath air cleaner is the best design ever made, that why it is still used on big trucks and off road vehicles."

Well, respectfully, that is open to debate. NASCAR outlawed the things in 1957 as they are a fire hazard, especially if the engine backfires. They are also restrictive to air flow and ingest oil into the engine..

I can see them on off-road heavy equipment but I forgot the last time I saw then on heavy truck (and I am old).

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Thanks-this is on my 56 Victoria. The carb is a 4bbl Holley.

" ... this is on my 56 Victoria. The carb is a 4bbl Holley."

The carb being an H4000 'TEAPOT'? Your moniker is 1957.

... i hate that term 'TEAPOT' ...

You can run it wet, that's a personal decision. If it is just a driver, it should be OK. But if the engine has been pumped up, maybe either convert it to dry or buy a repro. Find the value before converting it,

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I plan to use it as an oil bath. What do I need to send to you and how so you can explain the orientation. Thanks. Harold

GO HERE - https://forums.aaca.org/topic/290746-sold-1955-1956-chrome-factory-ford-thunderbird-oil-bath-air-cleaner/

And see if it helps with the orientation. If not get back.

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