How much air cleaner to hood clearance is enough?

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06-26-2014, 05:12 PM

DanEC

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Location: Little Rock area, AR

Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31

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How much air cleaner to hood clearance is enough?

I installed K&E filters (thank you Yugo) in my S&H air cleaners on my FE dual quad set up and measured my clearances with modeling clay. I have a bit over 3/8 inch clearance from the top of the acorn nut to the hood underside on the rear air cleaner. I can change out the acorn nuts for common nuts if I have to.

I think 3/8 inch should be safe - I also have my driver side motor mount through bolted. Haven't started the motor yet. Anyone have issues with underside hood contact with around 3/8 inch nomimal clearance??

Thanks

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