duraspark II and 14" edelbrock filter

[67rcks]

I am trying to use this combination on 67 with 302 with stock engine mounts. Yet when looking at it there is very tight fit.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-4207/

The only way IMO is to lift the air cleaner.

Have you been able to fit this cleaner so that its bottom is right above the distributor? What minimum space must be kept between top of air cleaner and hood to accomodate engine vibrations?

 

[dennis112]

What minimum space must be kept between top of air cleaner and hood to accomodate engine vibrations?

3/8" minimum. Can be measured with clay/play doh. The worse clearance may not be at the front or rear of the air cleaner, so check all along the air cleaner sides too.

 

[horseballz]

Check the wing nut or other fastener on top also.
My $.02,
Gene

 

[EP429]

I have the large diameter cap like yours and I installed a 1-inch phenolic spacer under my carb recently (no more clearance issue for the dizzy). if you go to your local auto shop most will let you test fit filter lids & bases until you have one that clears. My biggest problem was the electric choke on my Edelbrock carb. Took almost an hour but I found a happy medium.

Alternatively you could always install one of those plastic carb hats, gave me just enough clearance to get by, but it got on my nerves as it didn't allow proper tightening on the wing nut causing the filter lid to move all around.

 

[67rcks]

So this does not work - there is not enough space under the hood if this cleaner is above the distributor. The cleaner is just 3/16" too big in diameter to clear the distributer.

 

[EP429]

Your setup sounds pretty similar to mine, here's how my engine sits in my 68. I'm using a Performer RPM intake if that makes any difference to you

 

[Hwyman]

Is it possible to use a smaller dist. cap. I'm not familiar with Duraspark II, But I have Duraspark on mine with a small cap. Leaves plenty of room for the air cleaner.

 

[67rcks]

a narrower cap (e.g. duraspark I) would be OK. early duraspark I cap (w/points) does not fit duraspark II two-piece cap. I would have to replace the whole distributor.
EP I can place my air cleaner like yours (although I have weiand 2-plane intake).
Yet the cleaner does not clear the hood - your cleaner may be a bit smaller (in heigth) all I need is 1/8"+ of additional space.

 

[woodsnake]

I went this route with my 67 Cougar, seems like plenty of room. I may run into some clearance issues when I put a taller intake on this summer...

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