Got the MSD setup in....and

you could use a resin/wood style spacer to keep it cool. mine sometimes has to crank a bit when hot as well, since i have no choke tower. i even have an airgap. if the float drop is too low, there is less gas to evaporate and may cause a hard hot start. here is the link to the booklet. if it does not go thru, go to eddys website and go to installation/tech and then the 1000 series download and choose the 1406 owners manual.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/1000/1406_manual.pdf