Replacement air filter for 365hp

[Jim R.]

Just wondering if anyone knows of a replacement paper air filter element that would work on the 365hp without the top of the air cleaner hitting the hood when the engine moves around, last I looked the closest was about a 1/4" higher than the foam/screen original.

[Wayne M.]

Re: Replacement air filter for 365hp

The AC Spark Plug A353C should be a direct drop-in; same height as the screen.

[Jim R.]

Re: Replacement air filter for 365hp

AC spark plug?

[Wayne M.]

Re: Replacement air filter for 365hp

Jim, more info -- there's two on eBay right now. They're made by AC Spark Plug Division of GM, but the emboss is AC Spark Plug (see pic below, of one @ $50 used. buy-it-now), link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-AIR-FILTER-A353C-ORIGINAL-GM-AC-SPARK-PLUG-GOOD-USED-CONDITION-RARE-/200723168465?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebc087cd1&vxp=mtr

Another NOS @ $300. link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-thru-1965-Corvette-NOS-AIR-CLEANER-FILTER-EMBOSSED-A353C-Original-/300781000029?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4607f1d55d&vxp=mtr

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[Jim R.]

Re: Replacement air filter for 365hp

Wayne do you know the height of the 353 and does the air cleaner end up with a gap between the cover and the bottom piece.

[Wayne M.]

Re: Replacement air filter for 365hp

Wayne do you know the height of the 353 and does the air cleaner end up with a gap between the cover and the bottom piece.

Caliper measure: my original screen (w/o foam element) 1.885" height. My service A353C, 2.05 to 1.80" high [edge is not flat, and designed to contact a slight bevel in the lid]. No gap, proof is when I remove the lid, the element sticks to the lid, so obvious contact.

[Jim R.]

Re: Replacement air filter for 365hp

Wayne thanks for the measurements. Jim