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bird of a different motor
03-28-2002, 09:15 PM
the subject says it all... can anyone help?
IRONCLAD
04-22-2002, 03:45 PM
I JUST PURCHASED THE FLY-EYE 12" AIR CLEANER NEW IN BOX. THIS AIR CLEANER HAS A MOUNTING KIT CONSISTING OF A 3" BAR FOR ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MOUNTING SCREW TO THE AIR CLEANER BASE PLATE. IT ALSO HAS A PROVISION FOR THE EMISSION TUBE. (HOWEVER, MOTION PERFORMANCE DID NOT UTILIZE THIS TUBE ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH) HOPE THIS HELPS YOU OUT SOME.

GARY
Mako
04-23-2002, 02:08 PM
Hi All, I am looking for a fly eye air cleaner myself. Can you give me any idea where to get one?
Thanks,
Mako
COPO
04-23-2002, 03:27 PM
They come up on Ebay from time to time. Most seem to go for around $100.

[Edited by COPO (04-23-2002 at 10:27 AM).]
COPO PETE
04-23-2002, 04:35 PM
I think I still got one on the shelf. I take a peek!
Peter
Mako
04-23-2002, 07:01 PM
Thanks Pete, I'll wait for your reply.
Mako
04-23-2002, 07:11 PM
Bird, If I remember correctly the way they mount is with a cross bar (flat metal bar about 3/4 inch wide by about 5 or 6 inches long). Take the cleaner top (screens and foam) off, put the bottom on the carb, put the bar on the existing screw in the middle of the carb and tighten it enough to keep the base of the cleaner tight, then put the screens, foam and screen keeper back on. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, it's been a long time since I had one. Hope that helps.
IRONCLAD
04-24-2002, 02:10 PM
MAKO IS EXACTLY RIGHT ON HOW IT IS INSTALLED. I HAVE BID SEVERAL TIMES ON E-BAY ON THESE CLEANERS BUT WHEN THE BID GOT TO OVER $150, I BAILED OUT; THE LAST TIME I JUST GOT LUCKY. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE SELL FOR LESS THAN $150.00, IF THAT. THEY ARE MADE BY MR GASKET AND CAL CUSTOM. GOOD LUCK!
COPO
04-25-2002, 10:32 AM
I've bought 2 on Ebay for under $75 in the last 6 months in great condition. Sorry they're not for sale.
whitetop
04-25-2002, 01:54 PM
Ironclad made the ebay deal of the year when he got his NOS Mr Gasket one for $12.99 recently. I bought one at a Canton Ohio swap meet last year that is in near NOS condition and complete for $4.00. They are actually fairly common at the small swap meets-Mr Gasket probably made 2-3 million of them over the years. They are usually in incomplete condition but you can usually find the missing pieces you need.
Best swap meets to buy old speed parts are the 15-30 vendor types that are a sidebar to a small local car show. Not professional dealers at these shows but guys just cleaning out their garage and needing a few extra bucks. All the big swap meets like Carlisle are picked clean and prices very high.
Dave
Mako
04-25-2002, 04:55 PM
I hear what you are saying about Carlisle being picked clean. I was there last weekend. I think most of the good stuff is going right to online auctions. Seems like I see the same stuff at Carlisle time after time. I can pretty much tell you what's on each table.

I did score a Fly eye air cleaner online for $22.50. Thank you all for the help.
JoeC
04-27-2002, 03:33 PM
I have a few of the old wood Grant Steering wheels that Motion used. The wheel is still listed in Grant's catolog but I don't know if the new one looks the same as an old one.
COPO
04-27-2002, 08:34 PM
Joe C, do you want to part with one?
JoeC
04-29-2002, 05:22 AM
Email me I'll send you a picture. It is used not show condition.
IRONCLAD
04-30-2002, 07:12 PM
Regarding the Grant Steering Wheel for the Phase III cars, it is still available and I believe it to be exact, but I may be wrong.
I work for NAPA and am ordering it tomorrow for my restoration; list price: $77 bucks, so I will see for myself. You may be able to get it cheaper at one of the discount auto stores. You will need an adapter which is another $20 or so. I have seen originals on E-Bay and they look no different but many people do not know they are still manufactured by Grant. Hopes this helps you out in case the one you are looking at is in questionable condition.
IRONCLAD
04-30-2002, 07:13 PM
Regarding the Grant Steering Wheel for the Phase III cars, it is still available and I believe it to be exact, but I may be wrong.
I work for NAPA and am ordering it tomorrow for my restoration; list price: $77 bucks. so I will see for myself. You may be able to get it cheaper at one of the discount auto stores. You will need an adapter which is another $20 or so. I have seen originals on E-Bay and they look no different but many people do not know they are still manufactured by Grant. Hopes this helps you out in case the one you are looking at is in questionable condition.