The reason for the upside down air cleaner is to
increase the area that the engine can draw fresh air
through. The standard air cleaner has about a 4 sq
inch snorkle that in no way can breath as much as the
thermoquad can flow. This means that the carb is
overly rich at high rpm. Incrasing the flow area
leans this out and in my case, makes the car perform
better at wide open throttle, higher RPM, ie passing
gear at 60-70.
Kerryp
--- Mark Blitman <markblitman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> kerry..enjoyed pix of your '73. years ago a
> wonderful chrysler mechanic
> back in KC told me about the air cleaner fix...he
> probably told me the
> reason why but i forgot...
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "KerryPinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "IML" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 5:11 PM
> Subject: IML: 73 Imperial LeBaron for sale
>
>
> > Hi List,
> >
> > Those of you who have followed my 73 saga may know
> > that I am selling her to finance other projects. I
> > have a bunch of photos at:
> >
> > http://dte.net/57imperial/73imperial
> >
> > They do take a while to load so be patient.
> >
> > This car is completely restored and needs nothing
> to
> > my knowledge. The car is in North Alabama. Fly in
> and
> > drive it home with the AC blowing cold or delivery
> > could be arranged. I WILL be taking the car to
> > Carlisle in July.
> >
> > The following is a list of work done and new
> parts:
> >
> > -Body work and paint (Honey Gold)
> >
> > -Redyed seats, PERFECT dash
> >
> > -AC converted to R134 (blows COLD. This is NOT
> an
> > Autotemp II car. It has been converted to the
> standard
> > AC controls. Autotemp was an option and almost
> always
> > gives problems. I found a set of standard
> controls
> > and 'deinstalled' the autotemp system.
> >
> > -New brakes
> >
> > -Engine 'removables' mostly replaced, factory
> > rebuilt Carb, fuel pump, alternator, power
> steering
> > pump, battery, hoses/belts, etc. Haven't needed
> to do
> > anything to the radiator.
> >
> > -Bottom half of engine rebuilt, new main and
> rod
> > bearings/seals, and oil pump. Great oil pressure.
> > Compression is over 140 on all 8 cylinders and the
> > heads have never been off the car to my knowledge.
> >
> > -Rebuilt transmission
> >
> > -New exhaust
> >
> > -New tires
> >
> > -Trunk release button in glove box does NOT
> work.
> > Temp gauge is intermittent but idiot light works
> so I
> > haven't messed with it. That's about the only
> things.
> >
> > This car is VERY NICE. I daresay you will be hard
> > pressed to find a nicer one. Chrome on bumpers is
> > original and very presentable. Recently I took it
> to a
> > local car show and was in a class with seven GTO's
> and
> > Muscle cars some with mirrors on the ground to
> show
> > off the detailed undercarriage. I had not even
> washed
> > the engine compartment and barely washed the car.
> I
> > was amazed to get third place. (hard for a
> full-size
> > luxury car to beat the muscle car boys with all
> their
> > reproduction parts available) A judge told me it
> would
> > have won if the engine compartment had been
> detailed.
> >
> > Many Imperial Club members in have seen and driven
> > this car. It is quiet, strong, and impeccable on
> the
> > road. All the power windows and power vents work.
> >
> > Price is $4500 and worth every penny. Email me for
> > more details at Pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >
> >
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