As far as the air cleaner interfering with the distributor cap, why try to cram 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag? Lose the 14 inch air cleaner and get a 13 inch Ford racing air cleaner assembly and problem solved there. Your screen issue is one of the cool things about owning a Pantera, so much help available from the brain trust on this forum and from vendors. You will find what you need. Until then, drive it and enjoy!
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