71 slant 6 - air filter mount

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Johnny71dusty

Johnny71dusty

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My new carb I got doesn't have the air filter thing . They company o got it from says they don't have or sell any . How can I attach Air filter without it ?

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Does it matter ? It's broken , but again with guys not answering questions it's really insane people . It doesn't matter where that wasn't my question . Everyone here does this to everything I ask. No one just answers the question asked. People just tell why I shouldn't do this or do that or why don't I just get a v8 or why I need The answer I'm asking . I don't have one , can't find any carbs like this on eBay , I found one guy selling rebuilt one on eBay and it came junk . So again . How do I get one of these ? Has anyone made one before ?
 
I asked, because I was going to suggest you take the one off your old carb, if it was still available. Maybe contact the company that got your "core".
Here is an answer to your question: Weld it on
 
Charrlie_S said:
I asked, because I was going to suggest you take the one off your old carb, if it was still available. Maybe contact the company that got your "core".
Here is an answer to your question: Weld it on
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I mean come one . Duh if I had one I would use one . And weld my air filter housing on the carb ? Also not what I asked guys.
 
Johnny71dusty said:
Does it matter ? It's broken , but again with guys not answering questions it's really insane people . It doesn't matter where that wasn't my question . Everyone here does this to everything I ask. No one just answers the question asked. People just tell why I shouldn't do this or do that or why don't I just get a v8 or why I need The answer I'm asking . I don't have one , can't find any carbs like this on eBay , I found one guy selling rebuilt one on eBay and it came junk . So again . How do I get one of these ? Has anyone made one before ?
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Don't get your undies in a bunch- he asked a legitimate question. I have never seen that part available separately, and Charrlie_S was simply implying that you need to reuse the old one.
If you don't have it, just say so. Time to go to the boneyard and try to find one.
They look like this:
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or this:
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Your last option is to fab something up, or post a wanted ad; maybe someone has a spare.
 
The literal answer to your question is: "you can't". The question you meant to ask was "where do I find one of these things?" The answer is, from somebody that has a couple of junk carbs laying around. So the reasonable thing to do would be to post a Wanted ad for a carburetor air filter mounting bracket for a Holley 1bbl (or whatever carb you have).
 
Johnny71dusty said:
Does it matter ? It's broken , but again with guys not answering questions it's really insane people . It doesn't matter where that wasn't my question . Everyone here does this to everything I ask. No one just answers the question asked. People just tell why I shouldn't do this or do that or why don't I just get a v8 or why I need The answer I'm asking . I don't have one , can't find any carbs like this on eBay , I found one guy selling rebuilt one on eBay and it came junk . So again . How do I get one of these ? Has anyone made one before ?
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Professor Fate is right. You can fabricate one yourself if you are having a hard time buying one. You'll need approx. the same size machine screw/bolt [fully threaded] as seen in Professor Fate's second pic, 2 nuts, a wingnut and washer, and a length of wire (12-14 gauge spring steel, not cold) you will have to cut to size. Use a bench vice and hammer to bend the wire to replicate Professor's second pic. You'll need a Dremel tool or drill to cut wire. Drill a hole the same diameter of wire right below the nut head. Draw the wire through the hole giving yourself more length then you'll need. You will cut to size and bend/shape the ends after you slide the wire through the bolt. Center the wire EQUALLY and cut and bend both ends alike to fit the carb's body. You may have to cut and bend the ends several times before attempting to attain the acceptable height. If the wire is too loose or floppy through the mounting bracket bolt hole, you can secure the wire with an extra nut by turning it as far down as it can go, making snug contact with the wire.
OK Johnny, you can do it. Good luck.
ps. wear eye protection.
 
I can tell it is a carter carb, but is it a 1bbl or 2bbl? What does the old one look like? The picture of just the filter mount, or the one on the carb, in Professor Fate's pictures?
 
Charrlie_S said:
I can tell it is a carter carb, but is it a 1bbl or 2bbl? What does the old one look like? The picture of just the filter mount, or the one on the carb, in Professor Fate's pictures?
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The pic of the carb is a 2bbl, it's the only one I could find with the wire bail. Either one could work in a pinch.
 
I have some old carbs for parts. Just trying to find out exactly what part he needs. There is a small possibility I could have the part. I don't know if there are different sizes, as to diameter of the air horn, or the height of the stud.
 
I suppose the height of the stud could vary depending on what year it is and what style air cleaner is being used that year..?
 
What kind of carb is that? I have a junk carter BBD here that might have it but not sure if it will work on that carb.
What part of Maryland are you in?
 
Try getting a hold of @EvanS
He's got a slant he's looking to get rid off and might sell you the part (don't know if it fits, since his is a super 225, but you may want the whole intake aswell)
 
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