292/312 air cleaner differences

[1930artdeco]

I am looking at two different y block air cleaners (both 57+), one is 14" and the other is 15". Besides the dia. the only difference is the size of the air intake on the side of the housing-one is smaller than the other. It will go on my 312-4 bbl., what and why the difference?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[1930artdeco]

Never mind. I found the answer. the 4bbl is tad larger and has a larger air intake than the 2 bbl.

Mike

 

[Dobie Gillis]

Just a SWAG on my part, but I'm guessing the larger one is for the 312. The bigger the displacement the more air the engine wants, hence the larger air cleaner.

 

[Gene F]

So how do you measure them, and which is which?

 

[KULTULZ]

I think you are confusing the 1957/58 FYB with the later 1958/59 FE ACL.

See photos below with descriptions beneath them -

 

[1930artdeco]

K,

The guy has two one like each of those pictured. Although I can’t see the snorkel of the red one. But the blue one looks like one of them. Will either work?

Mike

 

[KULTULZ]

Shown below is the air inlet on the 1957 style and the later style ACL shown on a 1959 EDSEL 292 FYB. So they will fit either application.

 

[1930artdeco]

Ok K, according to your pics I should go with the red one to be period/engine correct.

Mike

 

[KULTULZ]

For the car (1957 FORD V8) to be correct in appearance, the B7A 9600-C (smaller) should be chosen.

Those later air cleaners (1958/ ) were painted different colors between car lines.

 

[1930artdeco]

Well, I have the red one coming my way to sit atop my new 312! I just verified the little aspirin on the crank flange.
Mike

 

[Gene F]

292, and I have the silver one. Actually I have it in a tub atop the carb and intake I changed my car over to a tri-power.