1962 F.I air cleaner

[Philip C.]

Does anyone know what the head markings are for the bolts that hold the air cleaner to the inner fender on 62 F.I cars. Looking for the Two top and Two bottom bolts. (head marking, length, type thread, machine or sheet metal) vin appox 6500. Thanks Phil 8063

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Phil,

The 61-62 Judging Guide indicates the following.

.........bolts to the upper left hand inner fender panel by a metal weld nut plate riveted inside the wheelhouse (lower air cleaner bracket mounts at inner fender with nuts and bolts, no weld nut plate used). Fasteners attaching air cleaner to inner fender are dished hex head self tapping sheet metal screws with separate attached flat washer.

I don't have any notes to indicate a specific headmark.

Dennis

[Philip C.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Phil,

The 61-62 Judging Guide indicates the following.

.........bolts to the upper left hand inner fender panel by a metal weld nut plate riveted inside the wheelhouse (lower air cleaner bracket mounts at inner fender with nuts and bolts, no weld nut plate used). Fasteners attaching air cleaner to inner fender are dished hex head self tapping sheet metal screws with separate attached flat washer.

I don't have any notes to indicate a specific headmark.

Dennis

Thanks Dennis I think they did use pointed sheet metal first and then used a machine next but I am looking for the head marking as the manual doesn't tell. Thanks Phil 8063

[Patrick S.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

The head marking ( and type, there are two) guidance will be outlined in the revised JM coming out at the end of the year.

[Mike E.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

The upper is most often an M with an I right in the center of it. I've also seen three concentric circles , sometimes with a faint E in it. For the lowers, often an E, occasionally a TR or RBW
Hope that's helpful.

[Philip C.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Thanks Mike very helpful!! If anyone has a photo that would great. Thanks Pat I guess you don't want to spill the beans LOL Phil 8063

[Patrick S.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

That's not it, I just don't know what the JM will say.

[John D.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Phil, Are the bolts 1/4 x 1/2 course thread? IS the lower TR, E or RBW a grade 5 bolt like the top bolts? Are the bolts flat heads? JD

[Philip C.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Phil, Are the bolts 1/4 x 1/2 course thread? IS the lower TR, E or RBW a grade 5 bolt like the top bolts? Are the bolts flat heads? JD

John that is my question "what are they" Phil 8063

[Norris W.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Sorry to be slow with this. I intended to check the bolts several days ago and post it. I believe that these have never been off my '62. The top ones are recessed head with the M, recessed in the middle and a 1 on top almost like a flagpole. They are coarse thread pointed, like a self tapping. The bottom 2 are flat head 1/4 X 20 and have an A in the middle with nuts and washers on the back side (wheel side).

[James G.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Sorry to be slow with this. I intended to check the bolts several days ago and post it. I believe that these have never been off my '62. The top ones are recessed head with the M, recessed in the middle and a 1 on top almost like a flagpole. They are coarse thread pointed, like a self tapping. The bottom 2 are flat head 1/4 X 20 and have an A in the middle with nuts and washers on the back side (wheel side).

DO YOU HAVE A PHOTO OF THE ''MOUNTING PLATE'' Under the fender? FACTORY plate. A good friend is trying to buy a 62 FI car now, and I told him about the plate on all 58-62 FI cars. And how the FACTORY molded the plates into the inner fender when the car was assembled.. He needs to see an example to understand.

[Mike E.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Jim,
The plates were riveted rather than molded. 61-62 had a single center rivet. That is why original air cleaners have a bend in the center--they bent slightly when tightened to the bracket with bolts through the holes on each side of that rivet.

[Norris W.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

DO YOU HAVE A PHOTO OF THE ''MOUNTING PLATE'' Under the fender? FACTORY plate. A good friend is trying to buy a 62 FI car now, and I told him about the plate on all 58-62 FI cars. And how the FACTORY molded the plates into the inner fender when the car was assembled.. He needs to see an example to understand.

The car is up on one of my lifts with another one under it and 2 in front, so this was the best I could do standing on a stool.

[Norris W.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

This refreshes my memory on how neglected the poor ole' '62 has been. I've had it for well over 10 years and haven't done anything to it. No damage and I stripped the original paint, and it just sits. Probably about time it gets some love. Problem with too many projects is it's too easy to move on to another one over minor hurdles or dreads.

[James G.]

Re: 1962 F.I air cleaner

Thank you. I always thought the plate was under the bonding strip