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Luvlegs · 08-23-2007, 04:51 PM

This is what it looks like so far (ALOT of cleaning, sanding, priming, sanding... )

Qeustion 1 - The green piece in the box, what is it called and should I be able to get one at most parts stores? (It sits inside the air cleaner, on the bottom)
Question 2 - my service manual says to make sure it sits the way it came out - I didn't see that statement until I had it all apart - any idea which end points which way?
Question 3 - the two vacuum lines off the bottom of the item in question 2 go where? (and from which end of it to where)
Question 4 - The "vacuum module" that sits on the snorkle - it moves freely (the diaphragm) but it takes more vacuum than I can make with my mouth... should it be that hard to actuate?
Question 5 - where does the module vacuum line run to?
Question 6 - In the next pic, there is a gap around where the heater tube engages the stand off - there is a ring around the base of the tube - should the ring sit flush against the stand off or move freely entirely until bolted up?
Question 7- the two medium sized bolts that anchor the support strut to the pas side of the block had thread sealer of some sort on them. Do they actually go into holes that require sealer?
Question 8 - There is quite a size difference in the vacuum tube off the carb riser - between the one that came with it (clean one) and the one I have that came off an engine with a smog pump setup. Is there any "one better than the other" reason to use one or the other?
Thanks for any and all input!

Luvlegs · 08-23-2007, 04:53 PM

pics

Luvlegs · 08-23-2007, 08:34 PM

ttt

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-23-2007, 10:09 PM

Looks Very Restrictive To Me.

72armyswbtruck · 08-23-2007, 10:54 PM

I know that you just got a TTT but here is another one, you just don't see many of the offset air cleaners nor get many FAQ's so here is a bump

**passthebuck** · 08-24-2007, 04:07 PM

The green thing is an air temp sensor. It allows vacum to open the flapper valve in the pipe to allow cool air in when the air entering the air cleaner is at or a bove a certain temp. One vacum line will goto the flapper valve (aka, thermactor valve) & the other goes to a port on the carb (i dont know which one).

Yes, the flapper valve is hard to move.

I'm not sure what you are refering to in Q6.

Q7 - No they dont, I think thats va thread locker rather than a sealant

& as for the pipe that runs from manifold to the cleaner, it doesnt matter. Just as long as you have hot air getting in there when the air temp sensor calls for it, you are good. If you have more questions, feel free to post here.

bad6772 · 08-24-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

I know that you just got a TTT but here is another one, you just don't see many of the offset air cleaners nor get many FAQ's so here is a bump

what the heck does ttt mean..or i am just a moron lol ok insert funny joke here

glock35ipsc · 08-24-2007, 04:22 PM

Yeah, your just a ..........

J/K! To The Top, just a cheap and easy way to move a post back up towards the top of the list.

**PICKMUP** · 08-25-2007, 09:21 PM

luvlegs: I don't want to start any trouble, but I just don't get that quote about hitting cats (or any animal) in the head with a hammer. You are not into "Animal Cruelty", are you? It doesn't make sense.
Sorry, it just bugs me...probably no one else.

glock35ipsc · 08-25-2007, 11:57 PM

OhNoJoe · 08-26-2007, 08:31 AM

I have a full set of pictures for this set up don't I never figured out how to post pic ..... That also why I haven't created a build thread for my 72 burb with a 292.... (Yes I have tried to search picture posting) ... pm me and I'll send the pictures.

Luvlegs · 08-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

luvlegs: I don't want to start any trouble, but I just don't get that quote about hitting cats (or any animal) in the head with a hammer. You are not into "Animal Cruelty", are you? It doesn't make sense.
Sorry, it just bugs me...probably no one else.

It's a statement related to common sense; for most people, the majority of the time, you don't have to state the obvious - (which the quote does).

It could very well be a grizzly bear, a camel or a shark... if anything gets hit between the eyes with a hammer, chances are, it's going to blink (right?).

Alot of the time, when someone has an issue, THE AVERAGE person would take the K.I.S.S. approach (keep it simple silly) - THEN go ask for help. With that in mind, I avoid asking some one having vehicle issues, if they are out of gas.... (MOST times).

08-23-2007, 04:51 PM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	offset air cleaner pics and questions This is what it looks like so far (ALOT of cleaning, sanding, priming, sanding... ) Qeustion 1 - The green piece in the box, what is it called and should I be able to get one at most parts stores? (It sits inside the air cleaner, on the bottom) Question 2 - my service manual says to make sure it sits the way it came out - I didn't see that statement until I had it all apart - any idea which end points which way? Question 3 - the two vacuum lines off the bottom of the item in question 2 go where? (and from which end of it to where) Question 4 - The "vacuum module" that sits on the snorkle - it moves freely (the diaphragm) but it takes more vacuum than I can make with my mouth... should it be that hard to actuate? Question 5 - where does the module vacuum line run to? Question 6 - In the next pic, there is a gap around where the heater tube engages the stand off - there is a ring around the base of the tube - should the ring sit flush against the stand off or move freely entirely until bolted up? Question 7- the two medium sized bolts that anchor the support strut to the pas side of the block had thread sealer of some sort on them. Do they actually go into holes that require sealer? Question 8 - There is quite a size difference in the vacuum tube off the carb riser - between the one that came with it (clean one) and the one I have that came off an engine with a smog pump setup. Is there any "one better than the other" reason to use one or the other? Thanks for any and all input! Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-23-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions pics Attached Images __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-23-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions ttt __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-23-2007, 10:09 PM	#4
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions Looks Very Restrictive To Me. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-23-2007, 10:54 PM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions I know that you just got a TTT but here is another one, you just don't see many of the offset air cleaners nor get many FAQ's so here is a bump __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-24-2007, 04:07 PM	#6
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions The green thing is an air temp sensor. It allows vacum to open the flapper valve in the pipe to allow cool air in when the air entering the air cleaner is at or a bove a certain temp. One vacum line will goto the flapper valve (aka, thermactor valve) & the other goes to a port on the carb (i dont know which one). Yes, the flapper valve is hard to move. I'm not sure what you are refering to in Q6. Q7 - No they dont, I think thats va thread locker rather than a sealant & as for the pipe that runs from manifold to the cleaner, it doesnt matter. Just as long as you have hot air getting in there when the air temp sensor calls for it, you are good. If you have more questions, feel free to post here. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-24-2007, 04:22 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions Yeah, your just a .......... J/K! To The Top, just a cheap and easy way to move a post back up towards the top of the list. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-25-2007, 09:21 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,166	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions luvlegs: I don't want to start any trouble, but I just don't get that quote about hitting cats (or any animal) in the head with a hammer. You are not into "Animal Cruelty", are you? It doesn't make sense. Sorry, it just bugs me...probably no one else.

08-25-2007, 11:57 PM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-26-2007, 08:31 AM	#11
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: offset air cleaner pics and questions I have a full set of pictures for this set up don't I never figured out how to post pic ..... That also why I haven't created a build thread for my 72 burb with a 292.... (Yes I have tried to search picture posting) ... pm me and I'll send the pictures.



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