[Topkat]

Howdy gang!
I just got in my shiny new opgi after market air cleaner.
On initial install the whole assembly was moving a tad as I floored the accelerator pedal.
Adding a second gasket to the top of the carb. solved that problem (for now).
A part of the throttle linkage at the top of the carb actually put a small dent in the bottom of the cleaner.
I realize I can add another gasket as a shim , but I'm wondering what these "indents" in the bottom are for?
thanks as always
ps vegas was gruelling..............Hi Uncles E and Gee:cheers
arty:

 

[Eric Animal]

Hi TK!,....you forgot the pic of the indents. E:lol:

 

[pontiac]

indents are to clear obstructions with linkages, dist, etc. Why did you get the one with the deep dish instead of the more common flatter one?

 

[geeteeohguy]

The deep dish is what's causing the clearance problem.......

 

[Eric Animal]

TK !...either add more gasket thickness, get a different base, or alter the carb linkage!!!!! before something bad happens (LIKE YOUR THROTTLE STICKS OPEN!!) Safety issue...UE

 

[Topkat]

the only thing hitting as far as I can see is the ,whatever it is pump on the top drivers side of the carb. adding a 2nd gasket solved it but in going to "beat on it a tad" with a small ball pean and remove the 2nd gasket.

 

[Eric Animal]

Ok, just be careful...the extra gaskets won't hurt anything. The "pump" you are talking about is probably the accelerator pump.....E

 

[Topkat]

It was slightly hitting in 2 places, one on a vertical rod near the front d. side one on the p. side rear linkage.
My wife, who is in her own way a genius came out and put some very small dabs of PEANUT BUTTER on the offending pieces. It was thena simple matter of persuasion with a small ball pean.........nothing even close now!!!!!
something to be said for innovation!

 

[Eric Animal]

Now you just gotta keep the mice from eating the peanut butter under the hood!....Mrs. Kat is a smart lady!!:cheers

 

[Topkat]

:cheers
too funny
ironic tho that you would mention that U E..........
Ive been informed we are off to see " Puss in boots" today
:cheers

 

[Eric Animal]

Enjoy the Movie!:cheers