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| | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 | I have an air filter for a 55-57 Chevy (I think). I have refurbished it, but am looking to find the sound deadener insulation that fits inside the lid. Does anyone know where I could find that or something similar? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 | Is this the big air cleaner for a V-8? Or one for a inline 6? I am not aware of any "sound deaden-er" for any air cleaner. Clean base and a clean top with the filter in-between. This is mounted to a post attached to the carb. Oil bath filter is a different beast. Tub with an element that drops inside held together with a wing nut. The whole thing is clamped to the carb. No sound proofing on any that I know of.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | My '62 Bel Air with the stock 235 had "sound deadener" in the air cleaner lid as well. It did more harm than good though, because under acceleration it would suck down and choke off the airflow. So I removed it and it was much better. You might be better off without it. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | I have one with a metal mesh insert. The insert I have is called a spark suppressor or flame arrestor. These air cleaners were used mostly on marine applications. If the kind you speak of has a device attached to the underside of the lid, that may be a sound deadener with a matt/hair filler. Some air cleaners had a vibration noise. As mentioned you don't want anything/material there where bits could possibly fall into carb/intake/engine. Get rid of it. Owners (knuckleheads) have been known to add a "spacer" to fit a wrong size element.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 | Thanks for the info. I wondered if it might be an issue to get something sucked into the carb, but figured I'd ask. The experience & brainpower of this site is amazing! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 | So that explains why I have never seen one? Just kidding. You can learn something every day. You can...I hope.
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