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steve-0

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3 different types of halftrack air cleaners
« on: March 16, 2013, 10:11:51 PM »
i came across a different type of air cleaner today for the halftracks.

most of us are familiar with with the early and late style but i think i have found and even earlier style.

in the pic bellow of the filter on the far left is the one i am talking about. it is followed by the early style in the middle then the late style on the far right.

all the halftrack air filters i have seen have a 2 1/2"hose connection but this one has a 3" that is original.








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Re: 3 different types of halftrack air cleaners
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2013, 09:25:09 AM »
Interesting. Has anyone modified any of these to take a new type filter inside for better air cleaning?
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Re: 3 different types of halftrack air cleaners
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2013, 11:57:25 AM »

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Re: 3 different types of halftrack air cleaners
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2013, 08:43:02 AM »
exactly, how did i miss that. Great thanks! next project

you mean like this?

http://halftrackinfo.com/index.php?topic=301.0
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Re: 3 different types of halftrack air cleaners
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2013, 04:29:33 PM »
i have found a 4th style for the air cleaners.
in the above pic the center air cleaner is the early type. you can see they use a cover that is clamped on for the 3/8" crank case vapor  line.
in the bellow pic there is no cover and the 3/8" line is soldered to the housing.





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Re: 3 different types of halftrack air cleaners
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2013, 03:56:31 PM »
Steve,

I have the center top photo early air filter. Just had it ultrasonic cleaned and painted.
Will install it tomorrow. I need the oval decal for it. Any source?

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