1963
07-30-2011, 10:16 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
1963
Is the aluiminum ( 129 ) intake for a 340 hp 1963 considerd a high rise intake , compared to the cast iron ( 349 ) intake used on the 300 hp with the bakelite 1/2 " insulator & baffle plate ? Question is could you use the insulator spacer & baffle plate on the ( 129 ) aluiminum intake ? Rick
07-30-2011, 03:12 PM
#4
Tech Contributor
Whether or not you can use the spacer is dependent upon how much clearance you have between the hood and the air cleaner.
Try this: Roll up a ball of aluminum foil or play-doh, and put it on the highest part of the air cleaner.
Close the hood carefully, then open the hood and measure the thickness of the now-compressed ball. That's how much clearance you have.
Try this: Roll up a ball of aluminum foil or play-doh, and put it on the highest part of the air cleaner.
Close the hood carefully, then open the hood and measure the thickness of the now-compressed ball. That's how much clearance you have.
07-30-2011, 04:44 PM
#6
Tech Contributor
Remember that raising the carb might create a new challenge where the fuel line connects, if the fuel line can't reach the carb at the new location. So watch for that.
