jeff Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I need some quick help with my growing collection of air cleaners for my '38 Special. Here's my problem - I currently run with a Stromberg AAV 167 and a Burgess brand air cleaner. Its small, and had to be modified at the bottom to fit the diameter of the carb. I suspect it may be a bit restrictive as well. Plus, you can't take the element out to clean it. So, I have been looking for the right air cleaner.I bought a correct-looking one last year - too tall and doesn't clear the choke housing.I got a correct AC air cleaner this week, complete with the right decal, off of a '38 Buick with Stromberg 167. It is still too tall!Can some of you '38 Buick guys advise on carb spacing (my spacer is 1/2 inch),and/or AAV1 vs AAV16 vs AAV167 carb heights and air cleaner compatibility?PS. I am pretty sure the AAV167 is the legitimate replacement for the Marvel carb.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 With three air cleaners now at your disposal, you could put together a nice arrangment of dried flowers by turning them upside down and placing them on your dining room table for a nice Fall decor. This could be used all the way up through and including Thanksgiving. Don't forget to use a doily under your unique vases so as not to damage the table.(This is directly from page 35 of the lastest issue of Martha Stewart's <span style="font-style: italic">Living Behind Bars</span> magazine.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Peterson, you're on to something here. While the rest of my good friends are researching and measuring, I knew I could count on you for a solution that even our wives will appreciate. In fact, I am so impressed with your advice, that I will bring one of my air cleaners over yet this afternoon! I will place it on your dining room table. Check it out when you get home. Don't worry, to further protect your table, I will run it through your dishwasher first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 One of your friends that's doing careful measuring and research has politely (sort of) corrected me. He believes a still life with fruit will work much better than the dried flower arrangement.Sorry. I'll get serious now. Here's a solution, and you don't even need to modify anything under the hood. No, I'm not talking about removing the hood (and body). What about using one of the oil-bath units???I'm assuming that there isn't the chance of your manifold being from a bigger series Buick. Would that be assuming too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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