66 327 4bbl air cleaner question

[1966burb]

Can someone provide a picture of the correct air cleaner assembly for 1966 327 4bbl.? This is one piece that came up missing since the last time I owned the suburban. I am sure it was a single snorkle, dry element of some sort. Hard to find??

[ray_mcavoy]

I believe this is the style of air cleaner that was originally used on the 327 in 10-30 series trucks in 1966:

http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/p-...-230-644s.aspx

As is listed on that site, it was also used on some 64-66 car 283's and 327's so they're not too hard to find if you are wanting a good used original as opposed to a reproduction. Good used 4bbl bases are a little harder to find than the 2bbl ones. Lids are the same for 2 & 4bbl although there were a few other snorkel styles used for other years/applications.

[jayoldschool]

Exact same air cleaner on my 65 Impala 327 4BBL. If you need pics or measurements, LMK. Note that the base is for the Rochester 4GC, and it won't fit larger later 4BBLs like Q jets, Holleys, Edelbrock, etc.

[1966burb]

Thanks for help. Yes, I would like to find a nice original. j

[yelmer]

If it was a original calif truck it would have a different base same top

[cortcomp]

Does anyone have a pic of the original california 327 air cleaner? Mine is an original 327 fremont california emissions equiped truck, im interested in seeing what the correct air cleaner looked like.
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[jayoldschool]

My Impala is a California built/delivered car, not sure if that will help.

[1966burb]

How can you determine if your truck was CA built? j

[yelmer]

your truck could have been built in cailf . but could be shipped to other states . most all went to western states . I live in Colorado and we received fremont ca trucks here. if it was shipped to a calif. dealer it would have the air cleaner for cailf stds since it would be sold in that state

[yelmer]

if you have a z in the serial number it was made in ca if it is a suburban it might have a b in the serial number which is Baltimore md . I think most all suburbans were built in Baltimore , but I am not positive on that

[1966burb]

"Z" in VIN number. I don't remember anything odd about the original air cleaner when I owned it the first time.

[oem4me]

see posts #178 and #185 in the 3/4 ton love thread for an orig CA 327. Maybe ask the owner for some pics of the base too so we can all learn?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=430724&page=8

[yelmer]

I have one I will try to post pictures

[yelmer]

does your truck have a push on oil cap or a scew type? this is also a clue for a cailf truck

[63burban4x4]

Originally Posted by yelmer

if you have a z in the serial number it was made in ca if it is a suburban it might have a b in the serial number which is Baltimore md . I think most all suburbans were built in Baltimore , but I am not positive on that

getting a little off topic, but my suburban was built in St. Louis

[yelmer]

that is good to know , so Baltimore st Louis made suburbans anybody else ?

[yelmer]

pictures of air cleaner

[yelmer]

other air cleaner calf. notice the air cleaner number is 6420904 if somebody has decal let me know I can't find one

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by yelmer

that is good to know , so Baltimore st Louis made suburbans anybody else ?

My 283 Sub has a Z in the vin, so Fremont, CA.

[yelmer]

yes another one

[1966burb]

My oil cap is the push on style. What does that mean? Did all the air cleaners have that hose connection on the base?

[yelmer]

no they did not if you have a push on it is not a closed positive vent

[cortcomp]

Mine is the non-vented one with a hose and pcv valve coming out of the filler neck. I also have the manifolds for the air pump injection.

[yelmer]

send some pictures

[cortcomp]

it's at the machine shop right now, but i still have the manifolds at home, can send some pics of those.