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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Default Help with removing flame arrestor
Hello corvette friends Im about to replace the flame arrestor on my air cleaner and would like to know what is involed to remove it is it spot welded on or is it a press fit ?It on a 1971 a stock dual snorkol air cleaner thank-you.
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I've got the same question. I don't want to damage it, just remove it. I dunno...
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It is just pressed into place. You may have to lightly pry it off, but it isn't 'attached'.
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
It is just pressed into place. You may have to lightly pry it off, but it isn't 'attached'.
Thanks. That was my guess but how many times have I tried to pry something off that should be pressed then twisted?
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Understood. The Forum is here to help answer questions.
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Understood. The Forum is here to help answer questions.
Any advice on getting it back on without crushing the screen? 🐸
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Push on the 'ring' instead of the screen.
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