Air Maze Filter & Steering Column Length

Posted by Kevin Daly on July 07, 1998 at 11:33:41

Hi Folks,
I have found the articles in the Restorer Book Series to be an invaluable help in the restoration of my 1930 Coupe, not to mention a tremendous educational resource . Sometimes however, based on the age of the articles I question some of the techniques used as more modern procedures may have been developed since the articles original publishing date.
Recently I read just such an article on the design and installation of a foam rubber filtering element for the Air Maze air filter. The article states that the housing should be sealed to the carburetor throat by a bead of silicon caulking as well as the set screw and also to plug the pin hole in the bottom of the throat for the escape of any fuel overflow.
I understand that these procedures make the filtration system far more efficient but I wonder; even with a modern neoprene tipped float valve, is it wise to plug the tiny drain hole?Also is there a better method than the bead of caulking?I would think that most of these are easily dissolved by gasoline.I'm not even sure that these additions are even necessary as road conditions are much cleaner than in 1930.Any insight you folks could give is greatly appreciated as always.
Thank You very much,
Kevin Daly
PS:Does anyone know the exact total length of a 1930 coupe steering shaft from spline to steering wheel thread? (2 Tooth Sector)Thanks again!

Follow Ups:
A lot of Filter talk Glen Weilbaker July 07, 1998 at 12:19:13(1)
Re: A lot of Filter talk Doug Linden July 08, 1998 at 14:34:02(0)

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