Snorkel kit on a carbureted engine?

After seeing a similar post about air intakes, I'm interested in fabricating a snorkel through-the-fender kit for my 81 4.9. The question i have is will it cause a problem with the motor being carbureted? Or will it just come down to the fact that i'll have to make a box to mount around the carb? I'm no mechanic or **** kid but the idea looks good to me and if it'll work i'm definitely going to make it happen.

The snorkel should be attached directly to the top of the carb, just like the air cleaner. There are some places online where you can get an adapter for this and the conduit is attached to it.

A filter, like a K&N or similar can be attached outside the fender.

Send pics when you get to it. Sounds cool.

Good Luck

Rons beast said:

The snorkel should be attached directly to the top of the carb, just like the air cleaner. There are some places online where you can get an adapter for this and the conduit is attached to it.

A filter, like a K&N or similar can be attached outside the fender.

Send pics when you get to it. Sounds cool.

Good Luck

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It'll be a bit, but i'll be putting pics up of my progress as it moves along. Thanks for the input

YO JMO,

Here are some installs;

Installation through Cowl pics & Measurements (using a 93 7.3 diesel air cleaner & 02 5.4 air tube) in a 78

Source: by AKBearMoose (Mike M, old hoss, Iron Horse) at http://www.supermotors.net/registry/7902/27110

one pic for reference



Mike has a 351 M w/ Edelbrock Performer series package

Installation through fender, Safari #SS17HF info & pics in an 82

Source: by Daryl P (The Bronc) at http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/registry/54/57802

one pic for ref;



"...This is the hard part, the snorkel end needed trimming down, to alow it to exit out of the side properly. Not much fun, but the end result was worth the effort and cuts on your hands.

Actually, the hardest part is attempting reach the 3 attaching nuts inside the guard, that took hours. Worth the effort, but very painfull, lots of hand cramps!.."

pic though cab & cab roof in a 78

Source: by OX1 (OX, Jim, James O) at ox.users.SuperMotors.net via web.archive.org

http://web.archive.org/web/20030726064659/ox.users.superford.org/SNORKEL/tubetoroof.jpg

I have more Carb Snork Links in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=173

incl;

Precleaner; "...Humvees use a "pre-filter box" @ top to keep most water out, but is largely used to stop large particles such as birds and body parts from clogging da air filter. Snorkels should have a bend at top. Sy-Klone 9000..."

Source: by miesk5 at Ford Bronco Zone Forums

Snorkels should have a bend at top

here is a Hummer snorkel top

http://www.predatoreurope.com/eng/item/H1-EXT-156.html

or Better yet;

Sy-Klone Series 9000® Air Precleaner



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