Re: Proper air cleaner for 352 V8?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/3/13 14:21:55

I am quite sure now that the proper air cleaner for a 352 V8 with Rochester 4bl mounted in a 1955 Clipper Custom Touring Sedan is the dual scoop style, like the senior cars

Agreed!! Unless someone uncovers a TSB or SC or trade letter or build slip or dealer invoice or other documentation advising of a factory substitution or change, the "correct" (meaning as factory-delivered) air filter should be the one specified in the parts manual. Seems to me it's that simple. Packard did publish such advisories from time to time, the one that comes to mind immediately is the temporary AutoLite generator subsitution in 1956.

As to what a dealer might have done.... well, there's almost no end to the possibilities.