""John Neff"" <jndneff@texas.net> wrote in message
>
> I measured the hood clearance with the "crush clay" method. With the M1
2bbl
> intake and one of the very old F&B stage 1 polished stock TB's. there is a
> solid 4.25" clearance WITH the hood pad in place. The air hat I'm looking
at
> is 4" tall which leaves me with just enough room for a thin nut IF I make
a
> cut out in the hood pad. I know, I know, the engine moves a bit when it's
> running. If I see any signs of rubbing, I'll CAREFULLY dimple the inner
hood
> shell for more clearance
You know, I'm pretty sure that the hood is a one piece unit, there's no
inner shell. You dimple the "inner hood shell" and you're going to be
dimpling the outer surface of the hood as well.
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html www.omg-stfu.com
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