Does this belong in my 71 ram air snorkel ?

[Dirconmach1]

Found this the other day. Do this belong inside the snorkel on my 71 ram air Mach 1?

 

[MikeGriese]

There is supposed to be a filter where the crankcase ventilation hose enters the housing - could it be for that?

 

[Sheriff41]

No, you should either have the vacuum operated flapper doors or the honeycomb block off trim plates. Now that you found the sponge, though, you can finish washing the hood!

 

[Dirconmach1]

There is supposed to be a filter where the crankcase ventilation hose enters the housing - could it be for that?

No, this is like a 3”x4”x4” sponge. I found it before I was repainting the original air cleaner snorkel. I do have the small air cleaner that goes to the crankcase vent. Thanks for replying.

 

[Dirconmach1]

No, you should either have the vacuum operated flapper doors or the honeycomb block off trim plates. Now that you found the sponge, though, you can finish washing the hood!

Yes, I do have the vacuum flapper door. I came across this when I disconnected the snorkel to refinish them. I never new it was there, but I didn’t think it belonged in it. Thanks for your reply.