Reply to "Edelbrock Air Gap #7564- under early screen??"

[QUOTE]Originally posted by LF - TP 2511:
Thanks, Marlin!

Now I have another request/question.

The Blue Thunder, which barely fits under an early screen, is 4 11/16" tall F/R.

Your 7564 front height figure - 4 5/8"" - is essentially the same.

Fitment of the 7564 is thus dependent on the rear height.

So........

Marlin, does your skilled machinist's eye believe the 7564 carb pad could be milled to a equal F/R height, like the Blue Thunder?

If not exactly equal, what rear height appears possible?

Thanks again,

Larry

Hi Larry,

After measuring with the Straightedge, Your question is 'Absolutely Doable'! Here's how it looked:
Machining the Manifold pad at a angle(Cutting-Off the ANGLE), Perfectly LEVEL with the Front Surface at the Stud hole will give You a Height of 4-3/4" Above the Rear Gasket Surface. We're talking a RAKE of '0' off the Front and 3/8" Off the Rear.
4-3/4" puts You 1/16" Higher than where You want to be. Need It Lower, take the 1/16th off the Front and take 3/8" + 1/16" Off the Rear. We know our goal is to have the Carb sit Near Level when the Engine is In the Pantera.
Be Advised.... the Thickness of the TOP of the Carb Pad, INSIDE at the REAR is .700", of the UPPERMOST Chamber, (Left and Right, Dual Plane Chambers).

In Closing I'll add, When I purchased My Pantera back in 2001, the Central/Main Engine Cover was Missing. I never received it. I would have removed it anyway as I like My Cleveland Fully Exposed for All to Admire.

My Pleasure Larry! Good-Luck with it My Friend!!

P.S. I'am very Happy with the 'All-Red' Taillights! Thank You!