Stock air cleaner base and Holley carbs

[Mopar92]

I just noticed both my Holley XP and my QuickFuel 650’s make contact at the float adjustment screw/lock nut. This is a bummer. I really wanted to use this 72’ 340 air cleaner on this car. I like the stock look of it. Is there a work around to this? Other that weld a band of metal on the base.

 

[340doc]

What's your air filter diameter? Could you use a drop down base possibly with a taller filter to bring the air cleaner top up for clearance?

 

[Fisher]

You dont have to weld. lol just find the correct diameter pipe, and cut a 1/2" thick ring off instant air cleaner spacer. Need a longer carb std thats it. I have had to do that in the past.

 

[Mopar92]

How would the ring stay centered and stay put?

 

[Mopar92]

What's your air filter diameter? Could you use a drop down base possibly with a taller filter to bring the air cleaner top up for clearance?

I’m trying to keep the stockish look. I have a drop base that clears the float adjusters if I need to.

 

[sireland67]

Summit sells an aluminum ring that raises a stock air cleaner up.
They vary in thickness.

 

[Mopar92]

Perfect. They are $7. Never knew. Thanks again.

 

[MoparMike1974]

Years ago I bought a holley carb and it came with a plastic spacer. Im sure they still make them.

 

[340doc]

I’m trying to keep the stockish look. I have a drop base that clears the float adjusters if I need to.

I should have been more clear, use the drop base with the stock top. The spacer seems like a easier fix though.

 

[famous bob]

Summit sells an aluminum ring that raises a stock air cleaner up.
They vary in thickness.

I rolled one out at a place I used to work at, ended up well. Only needed 1/2'' on that car.