Correct air filter ?

SuperDave
SuperDave Senior Contributor
in HUDSON
1949 Commodore eight. Which air cleaner is correct? Also. is there a difference if car is equipped with Drive-Master or not?

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  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    Drive Master uses a longer connecting tube from the oil bath unit to the carb/silencer barrel.
    This enables the mounting bracket to hold the unit forward of the Drive Master operating mechanism.
    Hope this makes sense!  Can get a picture or measurements Monday if needed.

    "Ric"
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I have three Filters. one is a simple oil bath that sits on top of the carb. 2nd one is a dry horizontal (looks like twin H but for a 2bbl) and an oil bath horizontal. Car does not have DM. The last two have a support bracket under a head bolt.
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    48-49 oil bath horizontal were supported by bracket mounted on the edge/flange of the water jacket cover
    My 49 6 cyl came with the simple round oil bath.
    my 48 coupe 6 cyl had the dry (twin H type), as did my 1950 commodore 6.  
    I guess you pick what you like.
    These examples were cars that I owned in the late 50's  Still have bits from all.
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I think this is the one??
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    Looks correct for non-drive master.  



    "Ric"
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    Ric - Those large oil bath were really impressive when you opened the hood and a non-Hudson person was standing close by and caught a glance at it !   I've had quite a few long conversations with complete strangers about those air cleaners

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