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Hijinx
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Ok, I am putting the finishing touches on my Christmas engine clean up project. Would have had everything completed today, except I couldnt find a heat riser gasket anywhere today. I have lots of pic's to post soon. The engine looks great with all the powdercoated and alumimum stuff!
Anyhow, to my issue at hand. Went ahead and put the carb and air cleaner back on, because it all just looks too tall. Did the high tech Claydo clearance check and I have at least 1/2 inch even using a 3 1/2 inch K&N element. So what's the problem, right? Well, when I put the cowl seal on the air cleaner I can hardly get the hood to close. It doesnt look that much taller to the eye. However, I have to really work to get the hood latched down.
Now, I know there has to be a seal for the cowl to work, and it will sti against the hood. However, I am a bit concerned about it causing the hood to crack. Does any have any thoughts on this? Any help would be appreciated. ;help
Anyhow, to my issue at hand. Went ahead and put the carb and air cleaner back on, because it all just looks too tall. Did the high tech Claydo clearance check and I have at least 1/2 inch even using a 3 1/2 inch K&N element. So what's the problem, right? Well, when I put the cowl seal on the air cleaner I can hardly get the hood to close. It doesnt look that much taller to the eye. However, I have to really work to get the hood latched down.
Now, I know there has to be a seal for the cowl to work, and it will sti against the hood. However, I am a bit concerned about it causing the hood to crack. Does any have any thoughts on this? Any help would be appreciated. ;help