[Rufus]

Thanks RD.

Sounds like you did something like I'm contemplating. Not the most elegant solution, but at least it works! I think I'm pretty clear on what you did to clear and seal the carb float adjustments. Clever! I would like to see how much you had to trim the base to clear the distributor. Also, how much does your modified base drop the bottom of the element relative to the carb filter mount? What element height are you using, 2"? It doesn't seem I have enough room to run a 3" high element without getting the distributor out of the way.

I've looked at the 14 " dia Vette base which drops the element 2" from the level of the filter mount on the carb, but it appears to result in way too much interference with the distributor to be viable. I'm now looking at a K&N 14" assy that just barely hits the passenger side of the hood scoop with a 2" element. It has a 1.25" drop and clears the distributor nicely after slicing off the rubber 'button' atop the distributor end of the spark plug wire. I'm considering trying to 'squash' the filter base a little to tilt the element slightly to lower it on one side.

Like you, I just can't accept choking the airflow with a restrictive air cleaner after using one of the best manifolds.

Thanks for your help!!