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MG TD TF 1500 - MG TD 'C' air filter

I started a thread back on the 4th July but could not follow up because of holidays. It was the request for a oil bath air filter for an MG TD 'C'. A G.H. Nelson replied to say that the 1941 Chevy would do. I have looked on E-Bay and their are pick-ups and trucks mentioned, are they the same as the cars?. How close to the TD's are these. Also did the TD'C' filter have the short stub that connected the filter to the rocker cover. All advise/help gratefully received.
A D McKinstry

AD
If by the oil bath filter you mean the type in the attached photograph these are sometimes available on ebay in the UK. In answer to your question - yes there is a connection to the rocker cover using rubber elbow that is just a push fit. As to whether the Chevy would fit to the top of the air inlet manifold and then fit under the hood (bonnet) of the TD you would need to find the sizes. Have you seen the post by P Jennings under the heading 1951 MGTD parts.
Good hunting
Mick


Mick Cook

Mick - your photo shows the standard 1-1/4" oil bath air cleaner; A D is looking for one of the larger ones used on the later Mark II (TD/C) cars, which are larger in diameter and are differently shaped.

Tom
t lange

Twas I who pointed you to the 41 chevy air cleaner. It is a 9 inch and I believe the same for auto or truck. Will check my air cleaner and provide measurement. Would you like a picture of my engine bay.I almost defy anyone to note any difference from original right down to the mk II sticker on the cleaner.

Regards,

Gust Nelson
G H Nelson

Mick, agree with Tom this is the standard oil bath air cleaner. I have one of these.
To G.H., yes would like a photo of your engine bay and if you can the dimension (I was hoping you would be in touch)I have looked on internet and there are a number;
(1) 1941 chevrolet pick up oil bath air cleaner, Item No 280542334936.
(2) 1941 chevy truck oil bath air cleaner, Item no
270617643921.
(3) AC HD W-I Carb air cleaner of 41 Chevy, Item no
260644790078.
Are these the type you are talking about, particulary the last one.
Regards
A.D.
A D McKinstry

This thread was discussed on 06/08/2010

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