what type of air cleaner for carter ball and ball with flange that sticks out at top

[n1gzd_plymouth]

I am going to use a carter ball ball that has a flange that sticks out near the top of the carburetor. My stock carburetor did not have this flange so many simple air cleaners that just clamp at the top will fit. It seems that with this type of carb you need a special clamp that fits this shape.

Can someone tell me what aircleaners to look for or even better, tell me a hotrod type aircleaner that will fit this. I tried clamping something to it but there is not enough metal sticking up above the flange.

Thanks,

Rebecca

[greg g]

Why not just put the other air horn on the new carb? I beleive its a bolt on dea. Only thing that might be different is the choke linkage.

[claybill]

rebecca//unhook the little rod that connects the plunger and take out the 3 screws...and swap that top with your other carb..all are the same.

bill

[Norm's Coupe]

Easier yet. Just take the clamp off the original air cleaner. Use it to clamp the new air cleaner on the original carb.

[Don Coatney]

Here is what I did. Made some aluminum risers and slotted them so they

would clamp to the B&B top. I doubled up aftermarket shorties to insure

plenty of air flow. Just last week I installed K&N clones that are cleanable

so I should never have to buy replacement filters.

[Normspeed]

If you want to go with aftermarket air filters, you can get them from a place called Car Products in Paragonah Utah. 435-477-8213. They look like the ones that fit strombergs but these are a 2 5/16 instead of a 2 5/8" size. I bought a pair for around $10 each. Part Number is C5035P. There is enough metal above the flange to secure them. Or, like Greg and Claybill said, if your old carb was an early B&B with the longer neck, just swap top plates.

Or, I might have an old 53 oil bath setup in the shed with the correct clamping setup. I believe you would need the whole filter, not just the clamp. There is a flange on the filter that matches up to the carb flange, and a gasket to ensure a tight fit.

[claybill]

even better yet....i bought the little 'chromie air cleaners' from WIRTH'S AUTO

(he sells old hot rod goodies) for $9.95 they slip-fit right on the B&B's...but i only used the base plate and bought a perfect fit FRAM #3924..PERFECT FIT AND TRIPLE THE AIR!!! you can buy the chrome filter base only for $6.00 too!!!

bill

[moose]

I am going to use a carter ball ball that has a flange that sticks out near the top of the carburetor. My stock carburetor did not have this flange so many simple air cleaners that just clamp at the top will fit. It seems that with this type of carb you need a special clamp that fits this shape.

Can someone tell me what aircleaners to look for or even better, tell me a hotrod type aircleaner that will fit this. I tried clamping something to it but there is not enough metal sticking up above the flange.

Thanks,

Rebecca

I'll check my stuff tomorrow, I think I have a stock style cleaner that could work for you. I'll let you know, and I'll be around this weekend.

[n1gzd_plymouth]

even better yet....i bought the little 'chromie air cleaners' from WIRTH'S AUTO

(he sells old hot rod goodies) for $9.95 they slip-fit right on the B&B's...but i only used the base plate and bought a perfect fit FRAM #3924..PERFECT FIT AND TRIPLE THE AIR!!! you can buy the chrome filter base only for $6.00 too!!!

bill

I looked at their site and saw lots of nice things but I could not tell from your description which one it was. I suspect that they would know which one if I contacted them. Thanks for the tip.

Rebecca

[n1gzd_plymouth]

I'll check my stuff tomorrow, I think I have a stock style cleaner that could work for you. I'll let you know, and I'll be around this weekend.

Hey Moose. Thanks for the offer. I can come by this weekend if you have something. I will update you on my progress too (very very close to being able to try starting the engine).

Rebecca

[moose]

This one is probably just what you are looking for, and it's in really good shape. I do have another bigger one from a truck you can look at too.

[n1gzd_plymouth]

that one looks perfect. the smaller the better for this application.

thanks. I will call you saturday morning to see if you are around.

Thanks!!

Rebecca

[claybill]

rebecca..the one from moose looks perfect! the 'little chroomies' as i call 'em ,is what don coatney is using doubled up for additional air flow. they come in 2 different sizes to fit the top of your carb B&B carb.

looks like don has the smaller one as he had to modify a new base..

bill...