68 302 open element air cleaner

[Tx-Z 302]

I have read every searchable topic on here about air cleaners plus I have googled every way possible to find info.

I still have several questions. Thanks in advance for info and answers
1. Is the 67  assembly  line unit the same as 68?
2. Are any other hp cars the same?
3. Is the 6423907 the same as assembly line unit or just otc correct replacement?
4. Am I worrying to much about the wire cleaner

I can get a reproduction cheap enough but the articles aren't very flattering ?

[1968 Z28]

Here are links to two cleaner kits for the 1068 Corvette (Part#6423272).....this part number is the same for the 1968 302ci engine as listed in the 1968 Camaro Parts Catalog.
     https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-357726-air-cleaner-assembly.aspx    (This kit is for the flash chromed lid as equipped on the factory cars)
     https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-359596-air-cleaner-assembly.aspx    (This kit is for the triple chromed lid...known as show chrome)

[KurtS]

Here's the complete Camaro listing (from Google, btw).

[1968RSZ28]

For future searches: 1967 1968 1969 Camaro air cleaner assembly part numbers, number, list, filter, housing, element, #

Paul

[x66 714]

I see that the 68/69 302 have one part number & the 68/69 396 have another. I wonder what the difference would be? They're both open element.
Thanks, Joe

[69Z28-RS]

The difference is probably in the base of the air cleaner, allowing the BB AC  to sit down lower around the carburetor since the BB engine is larger/taller...

[68camaroz28]

The difference is probably in the base of the air cleaner, allowing the BB AC  to sit down lower around the carburetor since the BB engine is larger/taller...

Umm, might be correct Gary but I was thinking it was angle/dimensions of bottom tube for hose to valve cover but never checked ours to determine what differences are.

[1968RSZ28]

Ask William, I bet he knows.

Paul

[ZLP955]

This may help:
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=13413

[cook_dw]

Check 68-72 Vette and see if the angle is the same as the other that changed..  I just happen to be selling an open element assembly on ebay now.  Was told it was originally from a 68 Vette.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/152525717867?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[69Z28-RS]

The difference is probably in the base of the air cleaner, allowing the BB AC  to sit down lower around the carburetor since the BB engine is larger/taller...

Umm, might be correct Gary but I was thinking it was angle/dimensions of bottom tube for hose to valve cover but never checked ours to determine what differences are.

..    It was a 'guess' on my part, mostly due to the fact that with the cowl induction AC's, the small blocks required an extension ring of an 1" or more to get up to the hood, while the BB's did not...?

[Tx-Z 302]

Thanks for the info.   Is the silk screen  on lid supposed to be curved slightly or is it a square ?  I've seen both?

[cook_dw]

68 is curved.

[bertfam]

68 is curved.

Not the entire year. From THIS THREAD:

67 - LOS -  04B -  Black    - curved print
67 - NOR - 05B -  Black    - curved print
68 - NOR - 01D - Chrome - curved print
68 - NOR - 03D - Chrome - curved print
68 - NOR - 04D - Chrome - curved print
68 - LOS  - 05D - Chrome - straight print
68 - NOR - 06A - Chrome - straight print
68 - NOR - 07C - Chrome - curved print
69 - NOR - 01C - Chrome - straight print

Still not enough data points to make this conclusive though.

Ed

[jdv69z]

Are you looking for more examples of the silk screening on the 69 air cleaner lid? I have mine. I can get a pic if it's needed. Guess you would need build date as well, which is 10B, Oct 68.