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Expert: - 8/26/2011


Question
Where do you put air filter in a modelA?

Answer
They sell a filter that keeps out rocks and small birds. It's called a maze air cleaner. It is really a fire arrestor. It directs the flames downward during a backfire.  Mounted on the carb inlet. Some guys add some filter material to it to filter the air, but I think it is dangerous. Our carbs are always dripping gas, and you don't need a gas soaked rag down there waiting for a backfire. Bottom line, don't use a filter unless you can mount it up high so it won't get wet with gas. That means a lot of ugly plumbing.  Just change your oil every 500 miles.
Good luck. Jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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