[Jack Snodgrass was talking about clearance for the air filter, and
Jon Steiger responded: (amongst other things)]
>
> Another option may be to get some clay, or Play-DOH, and put a few
> balls of that on the top of the air cleaner. Carefully close the hood,
> which should squash those balls down. Open it back up and measure 'em
> to find out what your clearance is. You should probably do this in a
> few places on the cleaner in case the clearance is different at different
> spots.
>
> Just a couple of thoughts... :)
>
Good thoughts Jon !
Jack, you might want to put wax paper over the top of the balls of
clay/playDOH so they don't stick and stretch and give you an untrue
reading. Don't forget to start that monster up, as well, to get a
better measurement while the engine rocks due to it's start up
torque. Not too long, though. Fried play-doh balls just dont
taste as good unless they're al-dente ! ;^)
Lee - 96 SLT CC 4x4 5spd K&N-FIPK ABS (but no play-doh moustache!).
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