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: 70 ss cowl induction


smitty70ss
10-05-2009, 12:52 PM
Hey guys! I need some input on the cowl induction.
I'm not much of the mechanic type.
I don't think mine is working right.
When the engine is off, the hood flap should be open, correct?
Or when the engine is running , it should also be open or closed?
Jump on the gas & the hood flap closes?
Correct me if I'm wrong. Explain how it should be.
Mine doesn't seem to move.
What do I need to do to fix? Replace?

1985Diablo
10-05-2009, 02:16 PM
heres a good write up on it.

http://www.elcaminostore.com/technical/70-72cowlhood.asp

smitty70ss
10-06-2009, 03:55 AM
Excellent! Thanks alot!

bigjames4xl
10-08-2009, 05:42 PM
The inner flapper is useless. It actually blocks air flow to a large degree even when it's open.

It should be open when the engine is off, closed when the engine is running but open when accelerating.