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Posted by: megfourfun Mar 24 2009, 08:25 PM

Im looking for a 1972 oil bath air cleaner. The earlier ones will work but the 72 matches the heat risers. Not sure the benefit of the heat risers though...any input is welcome.

Thanks,

James

Posted by: type47 Mar 25 2009, 07:56 AM

What makes it specific to a '72 model? I have one but I thought all 1.7's were the same. How about $25 + shipping from 22180?

Posted by: megfourfun Mar 25 2009, 08:39 AM

"'72 is a one year only application, with a heat riser for warm up. If you get rid of the heat riser in the firewall tin (by the starter), you can use a '70-'71 air cleaner and then all you need is the 'stand" and the bolt, as well as the intake air boot, of course. If you use the plastic air cleaner housing from a '73, you'll be unable to find the correct air filter, although there are smaller (and more restrictive) filter elements that will fit. The Cap'n"

do you also have the stand, bolt and boot as mentioned above?

Posted by: markb Mar 25 2009, 03:35 PM

Is this what you need?

Posted by: megfourfun Mar 25 2009, 04:43 PM

hard to say, ive never seen (to my knowledge) what it is im lookging for :S
Is it originally off a 72? I think it doesnt matter the year really, any of them should fit.

for some reason i was thinking i would need the pic below too, but the one u posted has a elbow of a different shape attached?:


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Posted by: markb Mar 25 2009, 05:33 PM

The hose you show fits on the large horn, the smaller horn is what is specific to 72.

Posted by: megfourfun Mar 25 2009, 06:34 PM

then yes, thank you for the pic upload
what's the orange looking stuff on the inside?

Posted by: markb Mar 25 2009, 06:47 PM

The small hose goes to it, so it's probably part of the heat riser stuff (I don't know the proper term ).

Posted by: dkos Apr 20 2009, 02:07 PM

I have a '72 with, what I assume is, the original air cleaner, but I'd want more that $25 for it. Want pictures?

Posted by: VOX Apr 20 2009, 05:02 PM

i believe we have that from our 72 parts car, gotta check tho i'll try to get you some pictures, just make an offer.

Posted by: stutghaus Apr 22 2009, 03:40 PM

What is your engine no.? The engine number will determine which air cleaner is appropriate. I think I have the correct 72 air cleaner for you.

Bill

Posted by: megfourfun Apr 22 2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks all that replied. I found one for $40.00 from a member.

I may still be in need of the bolt to hold it down, if anyone has a spare one of these let me know!

Thanks again,

James