psychostang Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Greetings: My 65 Riv came with a 401 cu. engine out of a 63 Buick LeSabre. On top is a black air cleaner which I believe to be a 64 version. Would anyone like to trade a 65 air cleaner assembly, for a 64? Just putting this out there, before I start my hunt for the correct cleaner assembly. It looks just like this, but the snout is on the other side of the radiator hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hi Andrew, Please post a pic of the actual air cleaner. I may be interested in trading. Thanks, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Here you go Tom: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hi Andrew, I`m specifically looking for one with no damage to the edge of the snorkel. Looks like maybe yours has been damaged? I may also have a `65 air cleaners on hand to sell outright if yours is damaged...but I have sold several in the past year so I would need to check inventory. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 9 hours ago, psychostang said: Greetings: My 65 Riv came with a 401 cu. engine out of a 63 Buick LeSabre. On top is a black air cleaner which I believe to be a 64 version. Would anyone like to trade a 65 air cleaner assembly, for a 64? Just putting this out there, before I start my hunt for the correct cleaner assembly. It looks just like this, but the snout is on the other side of the radiator hose. Air cleaner orientation is sometimes just not thought out. There are alignment tabs on the air horn of the carb and on the base of the air cleaner that, when installed properly, will orient the snorkle in the proper location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Tomorrow I will get a close up picture of the snout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 greetings Psycho! FYI the '65 air cleaner is completely different from the earlier models. You are correct that the snorkel is on the other side of the hose, but the '65 air cleaner housing itself is smaller in diameter, slightly taller, & has a red aluminum sticker on top with the words "445 Wildcat".(the 445 refers to the torque the engine produces). If you Google '65 Riviera engine images you will find many pics on the subject. A proper air cleaner should be easy to find, although a problem may arise if the LeSabre carb & Riv air cleaner aren't comparable, but chances are that it will be a perfect fit. I always recommend Gene Guarnere of AB&G for used '65 parts. You will find his ad in the Review magazine. New stickers for the top & side can be acquired from a number of Riv parts distributors, like Clarks Corvair, OPG, Classic Buicks, but make sure you get the genuine aluminum sticker for the top( I believe one of the distributors offers one that is a vinyl decal) Good luck & let us know how it goes! Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 From other pictures I've seen, it looks like the edge is rolled up a little. Here's a closer look at mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Not untypical for the 63/64 air cleaners to have the ends of the snorkles bent like in the picture you posted. But with the right tools, they're much easier to straighten than the 65 Riviera air cleaner. Look at the attached picture of a 1965 Riviera air cleaner and you can see what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RivNut said: Not untypical for the 63/64 air cleaners to have the ends of the snorkles bent like in the picture you posted. But with the right tools, they're much easier to straighten than the 65 Riviera air cleaner. Look at the attached picture of a 1965 Riviera air cleaner and you can see what i mean. That is my former 1965! Miss it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Pat Curran said: That is my former 1965! Miss it!! Nice job on the engine compartment. I looked at a ton of pictures before choosing this one. Hopefully others will use this as a model for making their engine look like it just left the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RivNut said: Nice job on the engine compartment. I looked at a ton of pictures before choosing this one. Hopefully others will use this as a model for making their engine look like it just left the factory. I saw some underhood pictures of it before it went through an auction on the West Coast about a year and a half ago and I wanted to cry. Someone had taken a harsh cleaner or degreaser to it and all the finishes were ruined. It went for less money than what I originally sold it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Maybe you can find it and buy it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) I think the edges are supposed to be bent outwards a little bit. Mine is just a little wavy on top. What do you think Tom? Do you want to trade or no? Edited May 3, 2019 by psychostang (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 8 hours ago, psychostang said: I think the edges are supposed to be bent outwards a little bit. Mine is just a little wavy on top. What do you think Tom? Do you want to trade or no? Hi Andrew, Sent you a PM, thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Ok, so It looks like I'm still looking for a trading partner. If anyone has a 65 Riviera air cleaner assembly they would like to trade for my 64, let me know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdminc Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Andrew, I have one that is available, but I am not looking to trade. I will sell it to you. Attached is a picture of it, PM me if you want to pursue a transaction. Rock On gord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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