65 350HP Air cleaner

[Dick G.]

My 65 350HP air cleaner crankcase vent chrome tube which exits the bottom side of the air cleaner's base is now loose to the point it will fall out when I remove the base. Was this tube pressed, soldered or what originally?? Should I try soldering/spot welding once I determine the correct position? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Dick Gutman

[Stuart F.]

Re: 65 350HP Air cleaner

Dick;

Interesting question. Hope someone gives you a response. I don't know 65's, but some fittings like this are "rolled" in on 63's and are the source of problems after years of on/off of the air cleaner.

Stu fox

[Wayne M.]

Re: 65 350HP Air cleaner

Dick;

Interesting question. Hope someone gives you a response. I don't know 65's, but some fittings like this are "rolled" in on 63's and are the source of problems after years of on/off of the air cleaner.

Stu fox

Dick, Stu -- Looks like a press-fit to me. I'd pull it out and try a small bead of JB weld, then re-insert; shouldn't even show.

[Bill I.]

Re: 65 350HP Air cleaner

Dick, the JB Weld will prob do the job. Just MAKE SURE you have the angle proper before it sets up. Bill.

[Dick G.]

Re: 65 350HP Air cleaner

I will give JB a try. Thanks DG

[Stuart F.]

Re: 65 350HP Air cleaner

Dick;

I see what you mean. It's too bad someone hasn't responded who had the same problem. I'm sure many others have as it sure looks like a "weak link", just as the rolled fittings are on 63's. How loose is it? Does it just turn or does it slide up and down? Reason I ask is I wonder if it was pressed, peened or maybe even spot welded, although you can't see any spots in your photos.

Stu Fox