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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: Brian350 on July 04, 2026, 05:38:25 PM

Title: Air cleaner snorkel question
Post by: Brian350 on July 04, 2026, 05:38:25 PM
So, how do I re-attach the "down spout", or is it superfluous and can be removed altogether? PXL_20260704_211531443~2.jpg
Title: Re: Air cleaner snorkel question
Post by: Bill on July 04, 2026, 06:08:56 PM
With the air cleaner assembly properly installed, take one hand and grasp the heat rider tube, gently move it towards the air cleaner assembly until it is aligned, then push down on the air cleaner snorkel until the heat riser tube seats against it. Again, it's easy to do if the parts you have are correct for the engine, to make it a bit easier, loosen the air cleaner wing nut to allow additional movement.


Bill
Title: Re: Air cleaner snorkel question
Post by: Brian350 on July 04, 2026, 06:53:49 PM
Quote from: Bill on July 04, 2026, 06:08:56 PMWith the air cleaner assembly properly installed, take one hand and grasp the heat rider tube, gently move it towards the air cleaner assembly until it is aligned, then push down on the air cleaner snorkel until the heat riser tube seats against it. Again, it's easy to do if the parts you have are correct for the engine, to make it a bit easier, loosen the air cleaner wing nut to allow additional movement.


Bill

Ok, so it just "snaps" into position? No screws or clips or anything else?
Title: Re: Air cleaner snorkel question
Post by: rhjanes on July 04, 2026, 08:17:50 PM
Quote from: Brian350 on July 04, 2026, 06:53:49 PM
Quote from: Bill on July 04, 2026, 06:08:56 PMWith the air cleaner assembly properly installed, take one hand and grasp the heat rider tube, gently move it towards the air cleaner assembly until it is aligned, then push down on the air cleaner snorkel until the heat riser tube seats against it. Again, it's easy to do if the parts you have are correct for the engine, to make it a bit easier, loosen the air cleaner wing nut to allow additional movement.


Bill

Ok, so it just "snaps" into position? No screws or clips or anything else?
correct.   
But it's made to work with the factory intake and set up.   If you car has a taller intake manifold, thicker carb spacer, stuff like that mess up that they mate together. 
Title: Re: Air cleaner snorkel question
Post by: Brian350 on July 04, 2026, 09:17:15 PM
Quote from: rhjanes on July 04, 2026, 08:17:50 PM
Quote from: Brian350 on July 04, 2026, 06:53:49 PM
Quote from: Bill on July 04, 2026, 06:08:56 PMWith the air cleaner assembly properly installed, take one hand and grasp the heat rider tube, gently move it towards the air cleaner assembly until it is aligned, then push down on the air cleaner snorkel until the heat riser tube seats against it. Again, it's easy to do if the parts you have are correct for the engine, to make it a bit easier, loosen the air cleaner wing nut to allow additional movement.


Bill

Ok, so it just "snaps" into position? No screws or clips or anything else?
correct.   
But it's made to work with the factory intake and set up.   If you car has a taller intake manifold, thicker carb spacer, stuff like that mess up that they mate together. 

Got it, thank you!