> I just installed an open element filter ( Edelbrock 1208, 10 inch air
>cleaner ). I've got a few observations/questions.
>
> 1). I don't get the 'S-Bar' thing that some users say you need.
> What was that for?
>
> 2). I removed the bracket with the tie-down bolt, removed the tie-down
> bolt, replaced it with a 1 inch longer bolt and replaced the
> bracket.
>
> 3). I bought some liquid gasket stuff, thinking I needed to add a
> gasket seal on the air cleaner, but it wasn't needed. The gasket
> on the throttle unit worked just fine.
>
> 4). I went to 3 different auto parts stores. No one had the emission
> hose that was needed to connect up the air cleaner to the engine.
> I used heater hose and 2 hose clamps. Is heater hose ok... or
> do I need to do some more searching for the correct hose? The heater
> hose doesn't make the bend very good... but it's not blocked, so
> I guess it's ok.
>
> 5). I'm using the paper air cleaner that came with the air cleaner.
> I plan on replacing it with a K&N filter. Hows the best way
> to figure out how high it can be? My bolt is 1 inch higher
> than the original bolt. When I close the hood, there is no
> impression in the hood blanket. Can I just assume that a 3 inch
> air cleaner is going to work? Does anyone know how to figure
> out the clearance when the hood is down?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
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From what I have heard, the 3" cleaner element fits great. On my '96, I
have a 14" cleaner with the 3" K&N and there is no problem. I would think
the 97 would have more clearance and with a smaller diameter cleaner, you
should have plenty of room.
On the hose, I would try to find the emmision hose.
Rob Robinson
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport-RED
Short Bed Standard Cab
318-3.55
"Air by Meldrum"-(14" chrome air cleaner 3" K&N Element)
Rhino muffler-dual exit
9.9 @ 72mph 1/8 mile
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