Guy runs a nitrous plate, I run a Wilson copy, 1". Any spacer helps with fuel line room. Here's a pic...
Some flexibility in line helps too... https://www.ebay.com/itm/383502577770 https://www.ebay.com/itm/381576267843
I think I will get a flexible one. it would suck pretty bad to get the carburetor then have to wait a few days on fittings. I'm going to see what AutoZone has on hand as well.
Don't buy the hard chrome line. I posted 2 links like mine. I think some guy fabbs them up. Reasonable price. Inline filter.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/264994550343
my current fuel line setup I believe would work perfectly with this flexible dual feed. Filter should screw right into it. I shouldn't have to change anything else. Unless there is going to be a clearance issue somewhere
It looks like you can hook right up to the current line. The carb spacer usually helps I can only use the nitrous plate as my spacer since my air cleaner takes up the rest of the hood space. You usually get a little more power but it can raise the rpm where all the HP anTQ happen. If I had a cowl hood I would try this. I use this air cleaner and here is a 2 inch spacer Not enough room with my big air cleaner. lol
I'm leaving tomorrow for a week. Going south for a mid winter vacation with the wife and 4 kids ages range from 3 to 9. 40+ hours of driving. Wish me luck. Going to Branson, Gatlinburg , And Noah's ark attraction up in Kentucky. When I get back home all of my parts should be waiting for me. So I'll update you all in a couple of weeks.
FYI... "Legendary Auto Parts Manufacturer Edelbrock Is Shutting Down Its Headquarters" https://www.thedrive.com/news/39011...lbrock-is-closing-its-california-headquarters
I saw this. They are owned by the same company that recently bought comp cams. Right now edelbrock stuff is all usa made. I hope it stays that way.
Iowa weather has been nuts while I was on vacation. Tons of snow here and is supposed to be in the single digits for the next several days. It'll be a while before I get to try the new carb. But it is sweet looking.
Flipping through the quick fuel carb manual today I seen that it is adjusted from the factory for 6.5 PSI fuel pressure. My Carter fuel pump from Summit says it's setup for 4 to 6 PSI. Will a simple float adjustment be the fix or will I have other issues if the pressure isn't quite 6.5?
The first thing you have to do when the carburetor is installed, and the engine is started, is adjust the float levels. After that, the fuel pump will either keep up, or it won't. If the car noses over at heavy throttle, you'll know. Watch the fuel pressure under heavy throttle.
X2 That's when the car is pulling hard, and you are back in the seat, and very suddenly, it stops pulling completely, despite your foot being on the floor. It goes from nose up, to nose down, very suddenly. The carburetor runs out of fuel. You would see the fuel pressure gauge reading 0. It would be a real shame if after 30 pages, part or all your problem turned out to be fuel pressure related.
