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A friend recently gave me a air filter element that he was told was an original style element. Checking the Judging Manual, I believe it meets most of the standards other than the additional wording in white paint on the rubber top. I am seeking any comments as to its originality and if it is correct for my 1967 L-79.
Additional photos to follow.
I know that in 70-72 the "Best Way to" words are correct. It would be interesting to note what is considered correct for 68-69, as the 70-72 JG states the diagonal/bias wiring (as shown on your filter) stopped at the end of the 1969 calendar year. After that they went to the square/rectangular wire.
Your "Best Way To" words have a slightly larger spacing between the "TO" and "PROTECT." I almost wonder if someone made a stamp and added these words. Stamps such as this do exist, so it is not out of the question. Just thinking out loud.
If 68-9 do not have the BEST WAY TO words originally, I think I'd use lacquer thinner to remove them and be happy.
Patrick
Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
71 "deer modified" coupe
72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
2008 coupe
Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.
Rick - Nice photos. The element is close in configuration but when you examine the details, it's not like the original 65-67 AC A212CW air filter elements I have seen particularly in this photo where the ends of the outer support screen meet.
If you haven't already, check out the recent archives, might try searching on "67 air filter," and look at the photos Nick Culkowski posted of an orignal AC A212CW.
Years ago I wanted a air filter for my 71 LS-5, with all the correct wording that would have came on them in 1971. I took some then at the time AC Delco filters and had a man make a silk screen and re-pop them with the words on them. Came out real nice, if I remember he only charged me a one time set up fee like twenty dollars for the screen.
Patrick,
I agree with your comment about the letter spacing and would add that "Best Way To" appears to be sitting lower OR closer to the center ring. Thanks for your insight and comments.
Peter,
Thanks for the tip in the archives and I agree that my filter doesn't have the same overlap on the exterior portion of the filter. Two questions, what do you think of Patrick's comment that spacing of the letters is different? and what would you expect to see for the mesh configuration on the inner portion of the filter? Mine is square or rectangular. The JG mentions that a square or rectangular mesh pattern is incorrect but I think it is referencing only the exterior portion. Thanks again for your input and comments.
Rick - I agree with Partick's observation about the left end of the lettering being closer to the center ring but I don't know how they aligned the system for the lettering process and it probably wasn't an exact science. I figure as long as the lettering was legible and basically centered on the black Plastisol, it passed. Comparing the spacing of the wording I note that the space between the TO and PROTECT on your example appears slightly larger than on an original vertical/horizontal mesh AC A212CW.
Also, the top surface on the original diagonal mesh AC A212CW does not have the divets around the outside edge and the top surface of an original vertical/horizontal mesh AC A212CW has 12 around the outside edge.
The fine mesh inside screening is to reduce potential damage from engine backfire. The originals have a 1/16" square fine mesh screening.
I have a problem, I have a NOS 1965 air cleaner element that I just verbally promised to a friend. How do I say I lost it and then get by with putting it on e-bay?
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