WHAT IS THAT MOUNT IN THE ENG. COMPARTMENT

SEMPER FI FOREVER · Post by **SEMPER FI FOREVER** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 1:51 pm

Looking in the engine compartment, on the driver side there is a bracket with some threaded holes. What are these for? Since I am installing an 1835 and living in the desert, heat is a major issue. I bought a really neet oil cooler with a thermostat controlled ekectric fan which mounts perfectly on that bracket and will draw air down through the side vents. Just don't know what that bracket is really for. And Bob, took your advice and installed duel carbs vice the single Weber.

justcallmebob · Post by **justcallmebob** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 7:37 pm

Semper Fi Forever.

I could just tell you that the bracket is for use in right hand drive cars, so that the weight of the aircleaner offsets that of the driver to help maintain the critical balance these cars require. But I won't!

The real reason for the bracket is called Option M-153, Dual Oil Bath aircleaner. This consists of two standard oil bath aircleaners and a special "Y" or, if you prefer, "T" shaped air intake pipe that allows both aircleaners to feed a stock carb. This was intended for extra dusty areas.

The p/n indicates this was apparently originally used on a bus. 211-129-615 F, Elbow, M-153

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Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 10:17 pm

Semper Fi you`ll like the duals a lot better. Glad to hear it. I too have found a use for that bracket. My electric fuel pump is mounted there just like it was made for it. Good luck. Bob Ingman

SEMPER FI FOREVER · Post by **SEMPER FI FOREVER** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 10:10 am

Thanks guys for the info; yes the pre-tapped bracket is perfectly located for several inovative add-ons

lastsafari · Post by **lastsafari** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 8:19 am

Semper:
Those dual airfilter bases were installed on most years from 69 to 80, but you almost always find them on 72's and 74's.
Pedro.

Bob Ingman · Post by **Bob Ingman** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 10:56 am

Pedro, good to find you over here. Good luck. Bob Ingman (Grey Trekker)

SEMPER FI FOREVER · Post by **SEMPER FI FOREVER** » Thu Jan 30, 2003 9:22 am

NTHNG, I like that idea of having the battery moved. Once had an AUDI 5000 with the battery under the rear seat that started "gassing" into the car. Also hear about a lot of repair to the 181's around the battery area of the floor pans. I love this forum, so many creative people.

vwanimal · Post by **vwanimal** » Thu Jan 30, 2003 3:01 pm

nthang I like the sound of your pans. How hard was it to cut to fit? I am currently using Fiberglass pans,no worry about rust,just A little on the flimsy side

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