Early 55' RJ35 Clinton Carb Intake Swap

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364]

Last year at the big show I was speaking with Clay (RJ35 Hunter) about his early 55'. I noticed he had a really cool looking S style intake with the carb kinda offset with an oil bath air cleaner on it. He knows these early models pretty well. He said it was original and that mine should have the same set up to be correct... So I had to find that set up. Charlie rebuilt the motor for mine back in 09' I think when I restored it. As most here know he pretty much has any Clinton parts you could ever want. Well I spoke with him and sure enough he had one and NOS to boot! 

I had it sitting on my self for a few months now and finally got around to installing it. I really like the look and it runs real nice too. I want to thank Charlie for the set up at a very reasonable price, Clay for helping with pics of his set up and advise along with Vin (Vinsrj). 

 

(Sorry about the sideways pics, I am having issues trying to crop them)

[AMC RULES 37,143]

Definitely cool Steve...tractor looks awesome.  

 

[can whlvr 993]

that's one nice tractor,it amazes me that there is still nos for an engine from the 50,s,where do you guys find this stuff,mu dealer doesn't stock a gas filter unalone any old engine parts,i know that you didn't get the s pipe from a dealer but it must have sat on a shelf at a dealer for many years

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

Looks good steve! I have a couple of those setups, they look pretty cool. Planning to put 1 on my 55 soon.

[55rj35jr 623]

Looks good Steve I have a NOS "S goose neck" I've had for awhile with plans on putting it on my early 55 just never got it done, you just inspired me to do it ..thanks!

[857 horse 2,581]

15 hours ago, can whlvr said:

that's one nice tractor,it amazes me that there is still nos for an engine from the 50,s,where do you guys find this stuff,mu dealer doesn't stock a gas filter unalone any old engine parts,i know that you didn't get the s pipe from a dealer but it must have sat on a shelf at a dealer for many years

Yeah know......i couldnt find a Wheel Horse tractor in Virginia ,,even if it feel out of the sky in my front yard......

and if i did,,,,it would be from one of the 1/2 dozen other Virginia Gentlemen that frequent this room.....

But you guys can go rummage a dumpster and find an old reel mower attachment still in the box.....   Amazing !!!!!!!   But true =)