quote:I got the car started and I'm only getting about 7 psi vacuum at idle right now, so I may need another vacuum source anyhow.
If thats all the vaccum you get, there's either a serious vac leak somewhere, or you have installed a cam best used in NASCAR racing....
As for the possible intake/air cleaner interference, look at his photo: the engine cover as-stock is flat. That one appears sprung over 1". Nothing wrong with this, by the way.