1969 H/O air cleaner ouch how much???
#41
I did a bit of digging about the air cleaner seals. OPGI (Restoparts) seems to sell the "more correct" air cleaner seals, if their product picture is accurate. Summit sells the OPGI one as well. Same picture of the skin on the sides and top, and doesn't seem as thick. Only issue is they don't have any in stock, and Summit says they should have them in stock by Oct 18th. I shot off an email to them to see what they say about it.
When I got my car, the air cleaner had been tossed. So when I did finally find one, the top was black and had been for many moons. I didn't know anything about where to send stuff to platers, etc. back then, so I just repainted it black. I might redo it in correct phosphate if OPGI has the correct style seal, but since I really don't care about going to car shows and such, I might just save some $$ and get the cast blast paint.
When I got my car, the air cleaner had been tossed. So when I did finally find one, the top was black and had been for many moons. I didn't know anything about where to send stuff to platers, etc. back then, so I just repainted it black. I might redo it in correct phosphate if OPGI has the correct style seal, but since I really don't care about going to car shows and such, I might just save some $$ and get the cast blast paint.
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#42
Back to the shroud
I ordered one & now have it in my possession there is a hardware kit to install consisting of fine threaded nut a washer (top attachment) two screws for the tube (that's self explanatory) here comes the confusion there is two slot holes on the shroud How does that attach ? please tell me I don't have to remove exhaust manifold? and tie it into exhaust mounting bolts if so seems overkill please adviseThankssch1440
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#44
Heat riser shield
Sorry for the confusion referring to the Heat Riser Shroud the Metal Stove over the passenger side exhaust manifold with the pipe going up to the thermal diaphragm on the air cleaner snout. How does that metal piece attach on the bottom it has slotted holes ???
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#45
Since the subject has changed
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https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/big-blocks-2/455-heat-riser-shroud-153325/
It's been so long ago, I can't remember where I purchased mine. Anyway it was a bit too small and had to expand the bottom it to make it work
Al
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/big-blocks-2/455-heat-riser-shroud-153325/
It's been so long ago, I can't remember where I purchased mine. Anyway it was a bit too small and had to expand the bottom it to make it work
#46
1969 Hurst/Olds Heat Riser Shroud
Thanks for the info BUT when installing the shroud I understand the top of shroud attachment 👍
But what I don't understand is the slotted holes at the BOTTOM where do they attach? Sorry for this questioning my 455 didn't have one on, the bottom of the shroud is confusing me I assume or hope you don't have to remove exhaust manifold to install?
But what I don't understand is the slotted holes at the BOTTOM where do they attach? Sorry for this questioning my 455 didn't have one on, the bottom of the shroud is confusing me I assume or hope you don't have to remove exhaust manifold to install?
#47
Thanks for the info BUT when installing the shroud I understand the top of shroud attachment 👍
But what I don't understand is the slotted holes at the BOTTOM where do they attach? Sorry for this questioning my 455 didn't have one on, the bottom of the shroud is confusing me I assume or hope you don't have to remove exhaust manifold to install?
But what I don't understand is the slotted holes at the BOTTOM where do they attach? Sorry for this questioning my 455 didn't have one on, the bottom of the shroud is confusing me I assume or hope you don't have to remove exhaust manifold to install?
#49
That is NOT a 69 base. 69 has two round holes for dual valve cover breathers since the PCV comes out of the intake manifold directly to the carb. There's also a single drain hole in the bottom of the base in the back to drain water. An Olds service bulletin soon afterwards added extra holes since water ingestion was sort of a thing.
The inner lid looks suspect as well. All I can say is good luck for that seller. The actuator lid looks like a gennie, but I just did a cursory glance. FWIW, the tops were originally gray phosphated. Haven't been paying attention to any repros if they're making any.
The inner lid looks suspect as well. All I can say is good luck for that seller. The actuator lid looks like a gennie, but I just did a cursory glance. FWIW, the tops were originally gray phosphated. Haven't been paying attention to any repros if they're making any.
#50
69 442 base:
69 H/O base- a real one may or may not have the 5 drilled holes. If the bulletin had not been performed, you'll only have 1 hole in the back. 70-72 ram air bases came with the extra holes:
Here's mine for comparison. It doesn't have the bulletin performed on it so no extra holes.
Last edited by 69HO43; November 24th, 2022 at 08:12 AM.
#52
And while this one is not 100% correct, you need to understand the concept of supply and demand. These air cleaners only came on the 912 (915 if you count all three convertibles) 1969 H/Os that were made. Real ones very, very rarely come up for sale. There were repros being made for a while, but the are fiberglass, not the original metal.
Isn't that a 1968 base?
Isn't that a 1968 base?
#53
Following up on this discussion--has anyone here recently purchased an air cleaner to hood seal from OPGI for the '69 H/O? Does it have a skin on all surfaces as their picture would seem to indicate or is actually like the other reproductions?
Another question, can someone share good photos of the original vacuum motor to top rivets?
Another question, can someone share good photos of the original vacuum motor to top rivets?
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