Need measurements on original-type non-OIA Air cleaner for '69 Olds 442
February 7th, 2013, 05:13 AM
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Need measurements on original-type non-OIA Air cleaner for '69 Olds 442
Needing an original-type non-OIA Air cleaner for my '69 Olds 442. However, in order to make sure I get the right one, could somebody who knows they have the correct original equipment send me some measurements? Outside top diameter of air cleaner pan, full height of air cleaner pan, length of intake spout, distance on spout to center of air regulator, height and width of spout opening, etc.?
I believe these had only one intake and were painted red. Where can I get the correct red paint (preferably in a spray can)? And the correct emblem (was it a decal or an aluminum circle)? A photo of correct emblem would really help.
Very appreciated.
Rick
I believe these had only one intake and were painted red. Where can I get the correct red paint (preferably in a spray can)? And the correct emblem (was it a decal or an aluminum circle)? A photo of correct emblem would really help.
Very appreciated.
Rick
February 7th, 2013, 10:10 AM
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For '69, the emblem was a decal. The decal, and the correct color paint, can be obtained from Fusick (www.fusick.com). I believe the part number for the decal is DC39 (you need to check to make sure) and the part number for the spray can red paint is AF150S.
I've got some other things going today but I'll take measurements of my '69 air filter tonight and send them.
Randy C.
I've got some other things going today but I'll take measurements of my '69 air filter tonight and send them.
Randy C.
February 7th, 2013, 10:33 AM
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Excuse the butt-in, but Randy could you email me those dimensions and/or pic's as well? Please & Thank you! Brett
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February 7th, 2013, 12:21 PM
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For '69, the emblem was a decal. The decal, and the correct color paint, can be obtained from Fusick (www.fusick.com). I believe the part number for the decal is DC39 (you need to check to make sure) and the part number for the spray can red paint is AF150S.
I've got some other things going today but I'll take measurements of my '69 air filter tonight and send them.
Randy C.
I've got some other things going today but I'll take measurements of my '69 air filter tonight and send them.
Randy C.
Randy:
Thanks! Look forward to getting the photos and measurements.
February 7th, 2013, 04:51 PM
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Here is a picture of mine, with the rattle can red from super cars unlimited. If you don't get the measurements I can get them for you this weekend.
Here is a picture of mine, with the rattle can red from super cars unlimited. If you don't get the measurements I can get them for you this weekend.
February 7th, 2013, 08:13 PM
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Here's the measurements I got. I took a bunch of pictures so I'll follow on with extra posts to show all the pictures. My '69 is the standard issue 400 engine, no OAI, the car does have A/C.
Outside top diameter of air cleaner pan: 16 9/16"
Full height of air cleaner pan: 2 1/2 "
Length of intake spout taken on center top: 8 7/8""
Length of snout taken on the side: 9 1/2"
Distance on spout to center of air regulator (on top): 6 5/8"
Distance on spout to center of air regulator opening (on bottom): 6"
Height of spout opening: 2 3/8"
Width of spout opening: 3 3/4" to 3 13/16" (hard to tell here; mine is a little bent!)
Air cleaner lid: 16 7/8" diameter
I'll start adding pictures here.
Randy C.
Outside top diameter of air cleaner pan: 16 9/16"
Full height of air cleaner pan: 2 1/2 "
Length of intake spout taken on center top: 8 7/8""
Length of snout taken on the side: 9 1/2"
Distance on spout to center of air regulator (on top): 6 5/8"
Distance on spout to center of air regulator opening (on bottom): 6"
Height of spout opening: 2 3/8"
Width of spout opening: 3 3/4" to 3 13/16" (hard to tell here; mine is a little bent!)
Air cleaner lid: 16 7/8" diameter
I'll start adding pictures here.
Randy C.
February 7th, 2013, 08:37 PM
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I was looking at the measurement on the bottom of the snout to the center of the air regulator opening wrong. It looks more like 5 13/16" to the center of the opening, rather than the 6" I had previously indicated.
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February 8th, 2013, 07:13 AM
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February 8th, 2013, 08:04 PM
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Nice work guys
before the Crash of 2012 [my computer] I had handy photos showing the difference in snouts between '69 Cutlass and 442. Width of the base where it meets the housing is pronounced.
If your factory inked info is still present, the part number and 2-letter code can be found there, which pegs the application. I believe "OS" is one of the '69 442 air cleaners.
11181_69-442_20IDink.jpg
11181_69-442_10AIRCLEANER.jpg
aha
before the Crash of 2012 [my computer] I had handy photos showing the difference in snouts between '69 Cutlass and 442. Width of the base where it meets the housing is pronounced.
If your factory inked info is still present, the part number and 2-letter code can be found there, which pegs the application. I believe "OS" is one of the '69 442 air cleaners.
11181_69-442_20IDink.jpg
11181_69-442_10AIRCLEANER.jpg
aha
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February 8th, 2013, 08:17 PM
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Nice work guys
before the Crash of 2012 [my computer] I had handy photos showing the difference in snouts between '69 Cutlass and 442. Width of the base where it meets the housing is pronounced.
If your factory inked info is still present, the part number and 2-letter code can be found there, which pegs the application. I believe "OS" is one of the '69 442 air cleaners.
before the Crash of 2012 [my computer] I had handy photos showing the difference in snouts between '69 Cutlass and 442. Width of the base where it meets the housing is pronounced.
If your factory inked info is still present, the part number and 2-letter code can be found there, which pegs the application. I believe "OS" is one of the '69 442 air cleaners.
Rick
February 9th, 2013, 11:14 AM
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The search can be broadened out to other non-442 origins too. The '69 Inspector's Manual reveals that Some Vistas and Deltas have them. Vistas with the 400 (L31) had them. All Delta models with the 390 hp L32 455 had them, too, regardless of whether or not they were Cop cars. The only differences are the labels.
February 9th, 2013, 12:11 PM
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February 11th, 2013, 01:22 PM
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I have an "OR" air cleaner in my spare parts that, on first glance, looks just like the "OS" air cleaner mentioned above, probably because the color (red) is the same. But that "OR" air cleaner, upon just a little closer inspection, is quite different! I believe the "OR" air cleaner has some 350 and 455 applications, but not used on the 400 engine.
Randy C.
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February 11th, 2013, 05:44 PM
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I have an "OR" air cleaner in my spare parts that, on first glance, looks just like the "OS" air cleaner mentioned above, probably because the color (red) is the same. But that "OR" air cleaner, upon just a little closer inspection, is quite different! I believe the "OR" air cleaner has some 350 and 455 applications, but not used on the 400 engine.
Randy C.
Randy C.
In '69 (and most of the '60s) the high compression air cleaners were red and the low compression were black.
February 11th, 2013, 06:48 PM
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My "OR" doesn't quite look like your air cleaner. I've attached pictures so you can see how mine looks. I've looked around and I'm pretty sure this "OR" is for a '69; I didn't see 6484803 listed for '68 and I don't have any listings for '70. But what you see below is what I have. The lid is from somewhere else - the center chrome piece doesn't even fit as it should. And, per your comment, "...the decal wasn't mine..." either!
Randy C.
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February 12th, 2013, 05:07 AM
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OG is the 442 aircleaner, also found on L77 (cop car) A-bodies, 400 ci Vistas, and the L74 and L76 equipped 88s.
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