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Title: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: wrsctv on January 28, 2008, 01:34:11 AM
How is the 396 flag decal positioned in relation to the 396-375 hp decal on the lid of the chrome air filter. Some I have seen centered but some I have seen are off set to one side. Any help for this newbie? Thanks
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 68Zproject on January 28, 2008, 04:10:01 AM
Doesn't the lid turn around if it's loose?
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: wrsctv on January 28, 2008, 10:59:25 AM
Yes but both decals are mounted on the lid. It is an open element breather. Thanks
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: GaryL on January 28, 2008, 03:08:57 PM
It may be shown in the AIM. The 302 decal is shown there.
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: JohnZ on January 28, 2008, 05:07:01 PM
See the Assembly Manual, section L78, Sheet A5 (assuming it's a '69 - it would help if you'd indicate what year car you're asking about).
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: wrsctv on January 28, 2008, 09:59:45 PM
It is a 1968 Camaro 396-375 if that will help. Thanks
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: bertfam on January 28, 2008, 11:52:28 PM
It's on page L34-A3, page L78-A1 and on page L78-A6, but this is how it should be positioned:

Ed

By the way, the Z28 is positioned different than the big blocks. At least for 1968...

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/decal.jpg)
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: wrsctv on January 29, 2008, 12:47:47 AM
Ed Thanks for the picture. It shows the 396 decal in the middle which makes sense but I had seen one off set which didnt look correct but I wasnt sure whether it was correct or not. Its trivial but I wanted it correct. Thanks loads.
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: bertfam on January 29, 2008, 01:31:06 AM
Yes, the AIM (page L34-A3) shows that both decals are placed center line of the engine. The L78 page doesn't show the measurement, but it's the same as the L34.

Glad to be of service
Ed
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on January 29, 2008, 01:34:32 AM
It's on page L34-A3, page L78-A1 and on page L78-A6, but this is how it should be positioned:

Ed

By the way, the Z28 is positioned different than the big blocks. At least for 1968...

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/decal.jpg)

Ed -

So are the photos on pages 97 & 98 in F.J.R. Incremona's 1967-1969 Camaro Fact Book incorrect?  His photos show the "396" decal closer to the air cleaner wing nut.

Paul 
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on January 29, 2008, 11:50:58 PM
Anybody else know which way is correct?

Paul
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: bertfam on January 30, 2008, 12:58:01 AM
Here's a picture of an original L35 engine compartment from 1968. I've also enlarged just the filter.

Ed

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/68SS396photofrom1968.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/L35.jpg)
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on February 02, 2008, 12:07:48 AM
Thanks Ed!  At this stage I will assume the photos in Incremona's book are wrong and the car pictured in his book has been restored incorrectly.     :-\

Paul
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 68 RS/SS Ragtop on August 13, 2011, 02:47:52 PM
How about for a small block open air filter for SS350? Was the decal close to the edge, centered or close to the wingnut?
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: JohnZ on August 13, 2011, 03:35:43 PM
How about for a small block open air filter for SS350? Was the decal close to the edge, centered or close to the wingnut?

I've never seen an L48 with an open-element air cleaner; the Assembly Manual shows all L48's with closed "snorkel" air cleaners.
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 68Zproject on August 13, 2011, 06:25:33 PM
How about for a small block open air filter for SS350? Was the decal close to the edge, centered or close to the wingnut?

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/68zproject/IMG-3.jpg)
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 68 RS/SS Ragtop on August 13, 2011, 06:43:51 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: IZRSSS on August 13, 2011, 08:59:24 PM
While we're on the topic of L48 air cleaner lids...

Thanx
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 1968 Z28 on August 13, 2011, 11:25:18 PM
Marty.....check this link for Paragon Corvette....it is for a 1970 corvette closed air cleaner but it might fit.  If you have any other questions about this item you might give their tech support a call and see what their opinion is as to fit.

     https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-359846-air-cleaner-cover-seal.aspx (https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-359846-air-cleaner-cover-seal.aspx)

Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: IZRSSS on August 14, 2011, 12:02:25 AM
Jerry - sounds like a good lead. The seal in the pic is a couple inches shy but certainly looks like the right stuff. I'll give them a call on Monday to see if they have something that will work.

Much appreciated!
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: IZRSSS on August 14, 2011, 12:14:58 AM
Thanks Ed!  At this stage I will assume the photos in Incremona's book are wrong and the car pictured in his book has been restored incorrectly.     :-\

Paul - FWIW...There is a pic in Jerry's book "The Definitive...", page 125 that shows the position of the label/sticker the same as Ed's.
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 68Zproject on August 14, 2011, 01:45:07 AM
Paragon has lots of stuff that works for Camaros. Does the AIM show a seal for that lid?
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: IZRSSS on August 14, 2011, 02:14:57 AM
Nope -  I also checked the Fisher book as well. Neither one shows the underside of the lid.
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 1968 Z28 on August 14, 2011, 02:41:47 AM
Marty....new lead.  Ames Performance Engineering, Pontiac parts sales.

     https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/Search_Web (https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/Search_Web)

     Insert Part # FN113D
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: IZRSSS on August 14, 2011, 02:49:08 AM
Dang your good, never thought to check w/Pontiac...Thanks Jerry!!!
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: Boston14 on August 14, 2011, 12:11:35 PM
Marty,
     Softseal also makes that gasket for $8.37.

boston14
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: IZRSSS on August 14, 2011, 02:35:51 PM
Thanks Bob. Is this the one?

http://www.soffseal.com/store/main.aspx?p=itemdetail&item=2099
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: Boston14 on August 14, 2011, 11:49:09 PM
You're welcome Marty. That's the one.

boston14
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 169INDY on August 16, 2011, 02:54:28 AM
Road test picture from 1968 issue of Jul PHR Popular Hot Rodding.

Pic Attatched.

68 L35



Jim
Title: Re: chrome air filter lid decal
Post by: 169INDY on August 16, 2011, 03:00:19 AM
1969 Closed element air cleaner L48 350cu/in 300hp.
Keep in mind this photo is a Nova how does this relate to F body.

Credit pic lifted from yenko.net

Jim