Request for help on L6 offset air cleaner riser pipe dimensions.

[bill3rail]

I am trying to get exact dimensions of the riser for carburetor to the air cleaner.
Could someone contact me or post dimensions so I can manufacture one for my truck?

The piece with the hose attached in this picture.


Thank you,

Bill

[NGN]

Bill any luck yet , I been busy with some un expected things and now away from home ,won't be back till the end of the week ,I think I got that some set up on my truck when I get home I'll check it out . Here's a back to the top start.
Nick
NGN
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[Jason Banks]

Has anyone compared that part to the standard one that was used in 68 on an L6 ?

Everytime a see a picture of the offset one I think it looks just like the regular one.

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by NGN

Bill any luck yet , I been busy with some un expected things and now away from home ,won't be back till the end of the week ,I think I got that some set up on my truck when I get home I'll check it out . Here's a back to the top start.
Nick
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No luck yet, many possibilities of who may have one, but nothing definite yet.
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[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

Has anyone compared that part to the standard one that was used in 68 on an L6 ?

Everytime a see a picture of the offset one I think it looks just like the regular one.

That might kill me if there are different sizes.
I hope there is only one size.
Any straight six expert's know about this?
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[swb4me]

I have an offset air cleaner on my 67 250. I'll post pictures and dimensions later today.

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by swb4me

I have an offset air cleaner on my 67 250. I'll post pictures and dimensions later today.

Thank you very much.
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[swb4me]

Total height/length is 3 13/16
inside diameter is 2 1/2
outside diameter including the lips is 3"
the first picture is 3 1/2 between both lips
the end without the rolled edge protrudes past the lip 1/4"

My 67 doesn't have the breather tube, so I can't help you with that location or dimension.

[swb4me]

A few more pics, just to show you some detail and other angles. Let me know if you need anything else.

[VWNate1]

Bill ;

I don't understand what you need here ? .

Your photo appears to be the complete setup including the unobatanium threaded rod......



This is the one on my '69 C/10, I had to assemble it out of married parts .

Dry element .

I may have finally found the vastly better oil bath one, if so I'll clean and re paint it, slap it on and never worry about Mojave Desert dust grinding my engine to junk again .

FelPro gaskets sells the important paper seals at each end of the tube .

I'm a die hard i6 fanboi if no 'expert' .

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by swb4me

Total height/length is 3 13/16
inside diameter is 2 1/2
outside diameter including the lips is 3"
the first picture is 3 1/2 between both lips
the end without the rolled edge protrudes past the lip 1/4"

My 67 doesn't have the breather tube, so I can't help you with that location or dimension.

You are amazing! Thank you for the pictures and dimensions!
I will machine one out of aluminum just to complete the air cleaner I have.

Thanks Again,

Bill

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Bill ;

I don't understand what you need here ? .

Your photo appears to be the complete setup including the unobatanium threaded rod......

I'm a die hard i6 fanboi if no 'expert' .

Those pictures were found on this site, not from my parts.

I have everything but the riser and intake horn.
The horn is not a major concern, but I cannot use it without the riser!

If you want to sell your dry filter let me know.

Bill

[VWNate1]

Hi Bill ;

It'll prolly be a while let, my truck is in pieces thanx to my painter who got in WAY over his head...

They crop up on E-Bay all the time, have patience and they'll come cheaply .

[NGN]

Hello Bill. Well I do have two riser, though they look alike they are not the same height , not really sure of the years, it's been awhile but they both look like the one you got pictured. The one I'm using for my off set, (I believe 71) , I got the complete set for $ 35.00 no kidding, that riser measured from end to end 3" 9/16. The other riser which was used for the regular air cleaner before going power disc brakes measured 3" 3/4. With 3/16 of a inch difference just maybe use a 3/16 spacer under the air filter ( I have a rubber washer there now so there no metal on metal), all other measurements are the same.
Nick
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[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by NGN

Hello Bill. Well I do have two riser, though they look alike they are not the same height , not really sure of the years, it's been awhile but they both look like the one you got pictured. The one I'm using for my off set, (I believe 71) , I got the complete set for $ 35.00 no kidding, that riser measured from end to end 3" 9/16. The other riser which was used for the regular air cleaner before going power disc brakes measured 3" 3/4. With 3/16 of a inch difference just maybe use a 3/16 spacer under the air filter ( I have a rubber washer there now so there no metal on metal), all other measurements are the same.
Nick
NGN

Thank you for the information. I need to setup the air cleaner then measure the space to guestimate the riser height.

Bill

[NGN]

Bill if you got a few minutes give me a call it's easier then typing . lol PM sent
NICK
NGN

[Andy4639]

Here is what I have. I have no idea what it came off of though. It was in a box of parts. I also have the small hand guard off my father in laws old truck.

[bill3rail]

I now have the piece I need. I have detailed dimensions for it, and will order the material I need to make one or two or three...

Unfortunately, I can no longer load images to photobucket! They seem to have screwed the pooch and are nothing but massive advertising popups and slide ins and drop downs!

I added an attachment through 67-72 hopefully it can be viewed well enough.

Bill

[VWNate1]

Good deal ! .

This appears to be the same one I use on my '69, it was a random Junk yard part from who knows what year though .

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Good deal ! .

This appears to be the same one I use on my '69, it was a random Junk yard part from who knows what year though .

I am working on machining a few from aluminum.

Bill

[VWNate1]

?? is this a thing anyone else cares about ?/ .

I sometimes have the devil of a time finding stock i6 parts because they all seem to get discarded .

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

?? is this a thing anyone else cares about ?/ .

I sometimes have the devil of a time finding stock i6 parts because they all seem to get discarded .

True, most L6's were dumped in favor of 350's or BB's! I see a few around, but not that many.

A local guy has one that is beautiful with the above mentioned L6, but not a mechanical guy so when I ask questions about stuff I get no answer.

[VWNate1]

Rest assured I will always share my extensive i6 info with anyone who asks ....

I grew up with all i6 powered farm trucks .

I still love 'em because they're far more reliable, cheaper to operate and longer lasting than any V configuration engines ever made .

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Rest assured I will always share my extensive i6 info with anyone who asks ....

I grew up with all i6 powered farm trucks .

I still love 'em because they're far more reliable, cheaper to operate and longer lasting than any V configuration engines ever made .

Everyone who sees my engine compartment states something like "That's easy to work on!".
With long enough arms, there is nothing you can not reach in the compartment!

Bill

[VWNate1]

Just so Bill ;

When I were a lad in the mid 1960's, I had me a Brand 'F' F100 stepper, 240CID i6 three on the tree etc.

I'd sit _inside_ the engine compartment(I was 6'1" then) on the fender with my legs on the frame rails....