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| | | Forums66 Topics128,077 Posts1,056,281 Members48,441 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 201 | I've searched the archives and Google both. Looks like either most or at least the type I have can't be taken apart to check, clean or replace the copper mesh. It's pretty nasty in there even after a gasoline bath. Unless someone divulges this well kept secret, the Dremel tool's gonna get a workout during surgery.
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
'69 1/2T stepside, Sea Foam Green, 250 L6 w/ 3 on the tree, not an option on it, in the family since new.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | Mine was full of dead bugs and other crap. I ended up gutting it and using a dry element so I could keep the look of an oil bath. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6236/6286050234_968eb64773_z.jpgI'll probably switch to the K&N they're using in the post you linked to once the cheap paper one I'm using reaches the end of its life. Its a cheapie Specter brand from Autozone and its supported by a rubber sleeve I picked up from the plumbing section of Home Depot. | | |
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