Quote Originally Posted by 71LincolnCoupe
Matt, I considered the new plug wire idea. The problem was that I would have had to call a cab, try to find a parts store open at almost 8pm, and I already had the tow trucks there. That Russian driver saved the day. Also, since I don't know what truly started the fire, I am leery about doing a repair on the fly.

Diablo, that is just about the shortest air cleaner I could find. I have major clearance issues too because of the Weiand Stealth intake manifold on the car. I am NOT impressed with how thin the foam filter element is, there is just nothing there. Size is great, air filtration is bad.

Stu, I will bring that up to the mechanic. Thanks all...
maby you could get 1 of those air cleaner adapters that drop a 14" standard chrome cleaner down over the carb a couple of ", get a 2" element for the 14
" filter and only about 1" would be above the carb. all they are is a new base for the air cleaner.