What am I looking at?

[Kevin James]

Hello everyone, I’m new to this site and I’m also a new owner of a 1981 C30 crew cab. When I removed the air filter I noticed this weird “heat shield” that was glued on. Has anybody seen anything like this? What’s the purpose?

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[Bextreme04]

Looks like a flame arrestor from a marine engine.... I don't think I've ever seen one on a car engine though

 

[Kevin James]

That’s interesting. So I should be fine if I remove it, right?

 

[Bextreme04]

That’s interesting. So I should be fine if I remove it, right?

 

[Kevin James]

Only one way to find out I guess. Thanks for responding.

 

[RecklessWOT]

I don't see why not? As long as there's a regular air filter in there so you don't suck crap in.

Though I also don't see what harm it's doing either.

 

[Kevin James]

That is a good point. It makes me wonder what the reasoning was to install it in the first place.

 

[82sbshortbed]

I'd take it off just to see if I got more air flow.

 

[Paladin]

WOW, you just hit the Lottery!!! That's the equivalent to finding a Golden Ticket inside a WONKA BAR! The voices in my head told me so!!!
BTW welcome to the site, and welcome to the DUALLY CLUB!!!

 

[dvdswan]

Its factory, don't remember the reason behind it though.

 

[bedwards]

My truck has one from factory.

 

[Kevin James]

Its factory, don't remember the reason behind it though.

Oh wow, but air flow is fine without these things, right?

 

[Kevin James]

My truck has one from factory.

And it runs fine?

 

[bedwards]

Yes, I have no idea what is is for unless double filtered?

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

WOW, you just hit the Lottery!!! That's the equivalent to finding a Golden Ticket inside a WONKA BAR! The voices in my head told me so!!!
BTW welcome to the site, and welcome to the DUALLY CLUB!!!

damn i wish i had a dually! one of these days....