new engine

I got mine on e-bay.

yeah summit and jegs have it 25.00 i guess i'll have to pay, seams like alot for 1 fitting, o well
thanks
john

Most good parts houses should have a pipe nipple or go to hardware store.

thanks guys i just bought one at summit, its a 3/4'' npt to 1'' barb

I THINK THIS SHOULD WORK WELL ON MY NEW ENGINE, HAD TO CUT OFF THE CHOKE THERMOSTAT MOUNT ON THE INTAKE FOR THIS FUEL LINE TO FIT, BUT I THINK ITS WORTH IT, AND I'LL BE USEING THE ELECTRIC CHOKE ANYWAY,

John i'm not sure you will have the clearance with that air cleaner , I'm stumped for the correct word maybe rod can help but but my air cleaner bottom had to canaleaver down around the top of the carb to fit opposed to everything sitting above the carb.

i'll try it, if not it will go on ebay, lol do you have any pictures of your engine, and were did you pick up 12 volts for your choke,

John i'll take some tonight for ya...

Dropped base is the term you are looking for.
Most are designed for Holleys, this is one for an E'brock.

I will try very hard not to give you my full opinion of those triangle foam filters.... 
See if you can return it and get a real air filter and housing.

let her rip rod, i want to hear it, lol got any part #s of what i need, that will work

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-14-x-3-Air-Clreaner-Kit-W-Red-Washable-Filter-Fits-Holley-Edelbrock-V8-/121111643148?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c32d1040c&vxp=mtr
how about this one,

I just did a google search for the term "drop base air cleaner" and that showed up.
I don't know a source, but a quick search should find one.

As for the other, I really don't have anything nice to say about them. Wait, they are light.

Poor filtration, poor air flow and turbulence around the vent tubes, horrid fire supression (any backfire will torch them) and cheap hardware (center stud and nut) that often loosen up and get into the engine! They are also marketed or bought for low clearance situations. Problem is, proper fuel metering requires at least 1 inch clearance above the top of the carb so the air is not restricted or tumbling. They are a worse choice than those tiny round filters for 2 bbls that are so restrictive you can see and hear them change rpm when installing and removing the top at RPMs above 1500 or so!

wow, its going on ebay, what about the one above your post ?

That one has the typical Holley clearance bubbles, not the same as the one I posted. Email the seller and confirm that it will:
1. clear the Edelbrock carb
2. clear the fuel line
3. clear throttle linkage
4. includes instructions and oil to reuse the filter.
5. provide a paper air filter replacement # in case you want to swap from the current element to a regular one.

The ad says that it includes the stud and wingnut. some people like to add a lock nut to the stud so it doesn't loosen. Others feel this causes stress and that the stud can break here. Just added thoughts on air cleaners....

I inherited one of those metal and foam triangle units with my '65.  Not long after, my timing chain jumped and she backfired through the carb and started a hell of a fire.  What the fire didn't destroy, the chemical fire extinguisher did. I use Halon fire extinguishers now; they're expensive but worth it.

Enlightenment comes in many forms... most of them are painful.

thanks guys i've used them back in the 70s with no problems, i guess i was lucky no back fires, this things goin on ebay, i'll make sure i ask all about the clearance Rod, thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edelbrock-4221-Elite-Series14-Diameter-Air-Cleaners-EDE4221-/141058459362?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item20d7bd46e2&vxp=mtr
that guy didnt know any more than what he had in the write up Rod, i think this one will work its edelbrock so it should clear everything, i think its the same as dix is useing ?

I'm glad Rod knew what base i was talking about,  had a brain fart, JOHN  yes that is the air cleaner i'm using BUT ...... After using the drop base the big hold down but would rub on the x brace on the under side of the dog house so i pulled the 3 in filter and used a 2in filter  Also that does not come with the drop base I picked that up from a friend. maybe call sumitt and see what they have...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161063000158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
it says dropped, this one doesnt but shows a picture of the base, i dont have the x brace on mine, if you dont think it will work i keep looking,

Ask the seller if it comes with a drop base ?? the filters are cheap about $7.00 but sumitt has manufactors make a lot of thing with out the big names for about 1/2 the price. give me a chance to compare it with mine...

i'm not seeing the listing saying drop base ???

ok, i'll ask them, thanks so much, that foam filter is on ebay,

the first one i listed scroll down it says dropped

Ok it says 1 in drop, let me measure mine and we can go from there,