A taller element certainly won't hurt a thing. If it extends past the top of the housing you'll have some cold weather starting issues -- hard starting and choke stays on longer -- but that's all. I increased the size of the snorkel on an early American (63) and it made a world of difference! I used a 4" diameter can and squashed it into an oval shape, cut one end to fit the cnotour of the breather housing. When I cut the larger hole in the housing I left tabs to river the can to. A little paintable caulk and black paint later it looked factory! Much easier breathing than the orignal 2" snorkel. On June 29, 2005 Rusty Quarterstaff wrote: > Hey, is it me or is the air cleaner assembly on the 68 american ramblers I6 totally restrictive? the 1/16" air gap seems weak. does it make a difference to modify this slightly (like put in a talller element) or fine as is? thanks > > ============================================================= > Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist