56D500boy - 2020-10-19 4:25 PM
Charlie8575 - 2020-10-19 7:34 AM
I'm looking for a 2-bbl. V8 air cleaner. I don't mind if it needs cosmetic restoration, but I do need one. These seem to be a little tough to come by.
Assuming that your 1955 Coronet has a V8 then it is likely the 2 bbl single exhaust 270 polyspherical engine, like this one:
Under that assumption, I think that your original 2 bbl carb was likely a STROMBERG WW 3-132 for a 1955 DODGE 270 cu inch poly V8. Like this one:
The OE V8 air cleaners in 1955 and 1956 were oil bath. The two-barrel air cleaners had a six-point snowflake design on the top and a D-handle on the side for the clamp at the bottom.
The four barrel air cleaners had a smooth top and they were attached to the carb via a 10-24
(or 1/4"?
) threaded rod and wing nut.
John at Big M in Williams, California or the boys at French Lake Auto Parts
(FLAP
) in Minnesota should have something for you.
A 1955 2 bbl V8 air cleaner:
Alternatively, you could find a 1537 723 4 bbl manifold
(or an after market Offenhauser from Hot Hemi Heads
) and a Carter WCFB 2181S 4bbl which was the power pack for the 270 double rocker
("hemi"
) in 1955. and go with a 4 bbl air cleaner, either OE from Big M or FLAPs or aftermarket with an inexpensive adapter to 5 1/4" opening.
Wanted for 1955 Dodge Coronet
