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ALLZS

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1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« on: August 29, 2018, 02:51:40 PM »
WHAT WOULD BE THE CORRECT AIR CLEANER FOR A 69 CAMARO L35 WITHOUT A/C AND A AUTOMATIC ALSO SHOULD IT HAVE CHROME OR PAINTED VALVE COVERS  THANKS
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2018, 03:07:19 PM »
 That topic was recently discussed here:
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=11091.0;all

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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2018, 03:17:43 PM »
The standard 396 air cleaner w/SS hood was open-element with chromed lid. If the car was built with the ZL2 ducted hood it would have been built with the ducted hood air cleaner/seal assembly.

All BBs had chromed rocker covers with silver gaskets.
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2018, 03:22:55 PM »
WOW that was quick thanks guys  :)
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2018, 03:24:52 PM »
Quote from: william on August 29, 2018, 03:17:43 PM


All BBs had chromed rocker covers with silver gaskets.
Please explain silver gaskets. I've never seen that before. Thank you, Joe
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2018, 04:52:45 PM »
BBs w/chrome rocker covers used gaskets coated with a silver sealant. Sold plenty in my parts days. If you happen to have the April '68 Popular Hot Rodding, there is an excellent color engine photo of Kelley Chadwick's SS Camaro. The silver end tab is visible in the photo.

Paragon Corvette sells them; part #1983K.
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2018, 05:50:08 PM »
I have the Paragon silver gaskets on my BB and it was a judge who was inspecting my car that picked up on it  ;)
You can see the exposed tabs in this picture.
The general public has no clue.

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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2018, 05:51:23 PM »
Thanks William, I have seen and had them but did not think that they were "correct". I kind of like them look wise.
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2018, 06:25:28 PM »
Quote from: william on August 29, 2018, 04:52:45 PM
BBs w/chrome rocker covers used gaskets coated with a silver sealant. Sold plenty in my parts days. If you happen to have the April '68 Popular Hot Rodding, there is an excellent color engine photo of Kelley Chadwick's SS Camaro. The silver end tab is visible in the photo.

Paragon Corvette sells them; part #1983K.
Thanks William. Learned something new today. I'll add it to my list for Paragon. Nice job Mike S...Joe
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2018, 06:35:55 PM »
They are never really done!

Thanks guys!
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2018, 07:52:26 PM »
Quote from: william on August 29, 2018, 06:35:55 PM
They are never really done!

Thanks guys!

I have to start it before I can finish it :)
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2018, 04:24:30 AM »
When my father & I rebuilt his 1972 OPEN ROAD 402 motor home engine we used a couple of these.
dtd 1980

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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2018, 01:16:41 PM »
Just a fun somewhat related fact,  Ford did this too in some applications.  My survivor 69 SCJ Mustang has silver painted valve cover gaskets.  So apparently it was done with a few other manufacture/applications.
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2018, 06:03:49 PM »
Wonder if there was an engineering reason for the sealant. Saw plenty of leaky chrome thermostat housings back in the day.

Did Chevy ever use sealed gaskets on sb chrome rocker covers?
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Re: 1969 396 / 325 HP AIR CLEANER
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2018, 06:27:40 PM »
Quote from: william on August 30, 2018, 06:03:49 PM
Wonder if there was an engineering reason for the sealant. Saw plenty of leaky chrome thermostat housings back in the day.

Did Chevy ever use sealed gaskets on sb chrome rocker covers?

I have contacted FELPRO engineering for info on the dry film applied sealant and availability and part number determination for sourcing these direct from Mfr'g. I will post feedback "IF" any is given

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