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scott12180

Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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As it says, I'd like to find the proper Detroit Lubricator carburetor for my 1932 902 --- Standard Eight.

Anybody have one out there?

Also looking for the air cleaner --- the curved pipe and head as shown in the photo.

Thanks -- Scott

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Posted on: 2017/8/9 20:40

Owen_Dyneto

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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Scott, didn't we just go over this very same subject matter over on the AACA forum? In any case the chances of finding a good, serviceable and used DL-51 for your 32 are not good. I believe Mr. Freer has extended his reproduction DLs to now include the 9th Series so you might start by getting in touch with him.

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Posted on: 2017/8/9 22:08

scott12180

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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Thanks and Yes, we've discussed this on the AACA forum but I just wanted to toss out the thought that I'm looking. . . . see if anyone on this forum might have or know of anything.

I'll most likely call regarding the new one.

Thanks -- Scott

Posted on: 2017/8/10 12:29

scott12180

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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I'd still like to find the air cleaner, though. I doubt that anyone is making them. .... Are they?

--Scott

Posted on: 2017/8/10 12:30

JWL

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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I have seen photos of a modern cone shaped air filter element (like what K&N offers) fitted to these DL carburetors. I would guess they would be used for driving and then removed for showing. This may be a temporary answer for you. Hope it helps. JWL

Posted on: 2017/8/10 17:32

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32model901

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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Potential sources for carb's / parts:

thecarburetorshop.com/PartsDetroit.htm

southpacificpackards.org.nz/uploads/75263/files/Vintage_Packard_Parts.pdf

classicandexotic.com/store/c-387-detroit-lubricator.aspx

vintagecarb.com/complete-carburators.html

packardcarbs.com/collections/carburetors

K&N filter used in original air cleaner:

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... lat&order=ASC&type=&mode=0&start=20

Posted on: 2017/8/12 6:17

Tim Cole

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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That silencer is something I never see for sale anywhere. Even for the standard. I have seen duct work routed over the top of the motor to a forklift filter mounted the same way as the oil filter. Those filters are two stage and capture everything.

Posted on: 2021/10/25 19:00

Greenfield

Re: Looking for Detroit Lubricator Carb for 1932. Also air cleaner

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Jeff Dreibus might be a good contact to see if he knows anyone with what your looking for, as well as a rebuilder if you do find one. He rebuilt my DL51 and got my engine running real smooth. I looked extensively at Hershey a couple weeks ago for a DL spare and didn't see the first one. Good luck.

oldcarbdoctor.com/

Posted on: 2021/10/30 5:45