1' spacer under carb

I was thinking of removing my 1" spacer to a smaller size due to clearance.
Between the Edelbrock DP4B manifold, the Edelbrock carb and spacer, the brand new 383 Pie Tin plate has rubbed away. The engine shakes and the aircleaner rubs the hood insulation.
Kind of annoying given the price of Pie Tins. This is my second one, and they always seem to be back ordered.

Let me suggest the Edelbrock 9265 or 9266.
Closely resembles the factory heat insulator that came on the 340 cars.

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