Original Air Cleaner Too Tall

[Original Air Cleaner Too Tall]

I want to reinstall the original air cleaner with a K&N filter element inside it on my 1969 Mach1.  It is a 351W car and I use a Weiand Stealth intake manifold.  The air cleaner just touches one of the nuts that holds the scoop to the hood and needs to drop down about 1/2".  Dropping 3/4" would be ideal but I'll settle for 1/2".  I can see where it would be easy to cut, trim and weld to rework the air cleaner where it sits on the carb.  But, I only have acetylene torches and an arc welder.  So no good equipment to weld thin sheet metal.  Does the big block air cleaner sit lower?  If so, about how much lower?  I don't like the shorter filter the big block air cleaners use but that might be my only option.

 

Thanks

I purchased a Edelbrock performer RPM and Weiand Stealth to check the fit with my 351w shaker.   As I remember the 351W stealth caused my shaker to be very high in the front.  The RPM had the correct angle.  Perhaps the stealth is causing the problem.  

[Which Carb?]

+1 on the power valve replacement also

[Which Carb?]

Hi Brian,ope this helps 

Yeah, the east coast was nailed pretty hard but luckily we only got clouds with occasional showers here I'm Maine. Not good cruise-in weather! I need to move to California so I don't have to keep heading to Florida every winter to escape the snow and cold.

I've heard JBA is a great shop. I'm sure it was fine when it left them. I don't know what happened.

Yes, it's running very rich. I've adjusted the air/fuel mixture and checked the float level. All appears OK. Anything else to do is beyond my experience level so I'm sending it to Holley and have them overhaul and put everything back to original configuration.

Once again, Thanks for all the help. I'll let you know how I make out when I get the carb back.

Bill

Just my 2 cents.  ethanol in pump gas accelerates deterioration of the float needle tips causing them to not fully seat at idle. Hence the motor runs rich and erratic at idle. That is why I switched to pure gas awhile back. So the fix maybe replacement of the float needle valves and then an idle mixture adjustment.  now if your A/F mixture off idle hasn't been measured through the RPM range you may have the wrong jets installed.  Holley cant fix that problem for you since it needs to be done while running your car.  I use an air fuel ratio meter from innovate to dial in my carb.   I hope this is helpful. 

[Where to Purchase Rear Seat Reinforcement Panel Upper Brackets?]

My 70 Mach1 is missing these brackets and also the two studs. Where they only on 69's?     

[Original appearing LED dash lights]

I replaced all my Mach1 interior lights from Mustang Project. My gauge lights are green LED's without the diffusers.  They look the correct color and are dim able.  I have had them for many years.       

http://www.mustangproject.com/ProductDisplay.aspx?ID=fe2cac2a-eb7e-4800-8ce8-39518faa39d1

[Wilwood Brake Upgrade.]

My mistake I had the wrong year and spindle.  :)  Here is the 69 disk spindle kit.  http://baer.com/11-Front-SS4-Plus-Brake-System-4261378.html

 

I have the SS4 with 13" disks on my rear and I really think they are an excellent choice.  Even the pads are top quality.   

[Wilwood Brake Upgrade.]

SS4 Baer brakes for your car are here  http://baer.com/11-Front-SS4-Brake-System-4261349.html  

What you can expect from Baer, excellent design, materials, quality and a complete kit.   

[Disc Brakes]

I can speak for Baer and SSBC.  Bear brakes are awesome.  Their kits are an excellent design, top quality and come complete.     SSBC = NO. 

[Where to source transmission for 5 spd swap]

Can you drive it before you buy the T5?  

[Who makes a set of larger 351W headers?]

what heads do you have?

[How rare 351 Cleveland 2 barrel shaker car 1970]

 As previously said the rarity will not add value in this case.  My opinion is the shaker and other options add value to this car.  The shaker would add ~ $2K more.  What I would pay for such a car would be determined from condition and options.  For me, I would likely heavily modify this car.    

[How rare 351 Cleveland 2 barrel shaker car 1970]

I stand corrected, there is a standard report.  I have the deluxe Marti and it is has the majority of the info. 

[How rare 351 Cleveland 2 barrel shaker car 1970]

Sportsroof, AC, shaker, 351C whats not to like?  It probably has other options also. It will never be worth big money, but it is a desirable car.  Get the regular Marti report, it will tell part of the story.    

[How rare 351 Cleveland 2 barrel shaker car 1970]

I thought all 70 2V 351 were Windsor motors.  I have an H code Mach1.  

[Dim headlights]

I think your headlight switch on the dash is going bad (high resistance).   

[Value of a 69 or 70 R Code Mach 1]

There was a red CJ that looked very good on Portland OR craigslist at $35K two weeks ago.  It was very solid and original.  

[What's normal operating temp of 351W?]

I run my 418w with a thermocouple in the fins near the right side top radiator hose at 180.  

[1969 Coyote Resto-mod]

Thanks for sharing, it will be an awesome machine!

[Aftermarket Guages in the Factory Non Tach Dash]

JME is out of business.  Too bad, I think the wood grain unit is very well done and looks retro period correct.      

[Hooker Headers]

I would return them with all these problems.  It they won't take them back go through your credit card for a return / credit.  Buy a set of FPA headers.  

[Aftermarket Guages in the Factory Non Tach Dash]

My opinion is an for aftermarket gauges a new instrument panel would be the way to go.  A really nice autometer set is made by JME.  They are expensive. The wood-grain set with 6 gauges is pretty awesome.  http://jmeenterprises.com/69dash.shtml   For the dash lights on your factory panel, I removed the blue diffusers and installed green LED's from mustang project.  they are bright and look great.    

[Please offer your opinion on color]

I prefer bright or bold colors on 69 - 70 fastbacks.  I chose Magnetic Gray on my 2013 Escape because its a subtle color that doesn't show dirt or imperfections.        

[Fastback Quarter Window Question]

I now see it on the post shaft in the NPD catalog.  Anywhere to buy the bushing?  

[Fastback Quarter Window Question]

The top pivot point where the post enters the quarter window frame is loose on both sides.  The post is secure but you can wiggle the top of the window. Is there a plastic grommet that fits in the widow frame that the post fits in?   Am I missing a piece?  This is causing a rattle when the windows are open and a leak when washing the car.   I appreciate any insight with this problem.  Alan   

[What motor oil are people running]

I went back to Royal Purple because I couldn't find their 0W 40 Mobile 1 anywhere.