[DeTomaso] original air cleaner

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/3/09 12 18 41, guson at home.se writes:


> I understand that the rear pointing snorkel would be very awkward in a 
> front engine car and serve no practical purpose, hence it's likely a Pantera 
> specific part. 
> 
>>>Nope.   It's simply the same air cleaner, spun around 180 degrees.   It 
either points towards the right forward, or left rear of the engine, depending 
on the application.


> There must however be more than one stock setup as some cars had flex 
> tubing running down the passenger side of the firewall from the snorkel. I think 
> Chuck showed pics of such a set a while ago.
> 
>>>Yes, the later Ford-era cars ('73-'74) used this setup.   The air cleaner 
was spun around to face forward.   It also had additional ducting, 
vacuum-operated valves etc. compared to the '71-72 air cleaners, I believe....

Mike



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