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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Krateness on December 08, 2021, 02:59:34 AM

Title: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: Krateness on December 08, 2021, 02:59:34 AM

Hey everyone,

Trying to save the original air cleaner base for our Camaro but hoping to get a question answered by more knowledgeable people than me. So at some point, someone had mangled and pinched the flame arrestor tube closed on my base. I can get the tube out it appears but am having trouble finding one to replace it. Any help?

I’ve attached an image of the only thing close I could find but I don’t know what a correct appearing one looks like to compare before I buy.

I appreciate any help,
Andy

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: KevinW on December 08, 2021, 12:29:20 PM

Here is a pic I saved.  I think BB and small blocks were different diameters. Luck on the hunt!

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: 69Z28-RS on December 08, 2021, 01:14:58 PM

I don't know how many different tubes they used, but some have a 90 deg bend while others have 1 or 2 45 deg bends.

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: Krateness on December 08, 2021, 01:17:16 PM

Thanks, that gives me somewhat of an idea of what I need to be looking for. Trying not to buy a reproduction base just for this tube.

It’s for a big block and I’ve heard they’ve gotten the 90 degree bend but wasn’t sure as I don’t have a lot to go off of for the underside of an altered air cleaner base.

Trying not to buy a reproduction base just for this tube

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: JESSE TACKETT on December 20, 2021, 01:58:32 AM

Did you ever find the tube you were looking for??

https://www.corvettepacifica.com/products/33185/tube-vent-welds-into-air-cleaner-base-big-block-65-72/


jess in ky

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: TODD on December 21, 2021, 01:29:17 PM

Here's an original one on ebay; https://www.ebay.com/itm/114980534283?fits=Make%3AChevrolet&hash=item1ac55fb80b:g:HgEAAOSwdo5f9LMa

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: Jonesy on December 21, 2021, 09:04:46 PM

Quote from: TODD on December 21, 2021, 01:29:17 PM

Here's an original one on ebay; https://www.ebay.com/itm/114980534283?fits=Make%3AChevrolet&hash=item1ac55fb80b:g:HgEAAOSwdo5f9LMa

Does not look the the right one for a 69Z

Title: Re: 1969 Cowl Air Cleaner Base Flame Arrestor Tube Issue
Post by: Krateness on December 31, 2021, 12:53:59 PM

Quote from: JESSE TACKETT on December 20, 2021, 01:58:32 AM

Did you ever find the tube you were looking for??

https://www.corvettepacifica.com/products/33185/tube-vent-welds-into-air-cleaner-base-big-block-65-72/


jess in ky

I ended up finding one like that on another Corvette site. Have not received it in hand yet tho