Gasket/spacer question for carburetor?

Asked by Irishandgerman Aug 15, 2021 at 11:57 AM about the 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can you use a spacer in between gaskets under an autolite carburetor on a
1965 Thunderbird (390) WITHOUT raising the air filter so much that the hood
doesn't close

1 Answer

Try to measure the clearance. You could put a board on top of the air cleaner and see if it clears when you close the hood (gently).

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