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Re: HIF6 bonnet clearance

To: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: HIF6 bonnet clearance
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 06:58:07 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
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Loosen the front mounts.  Twist the engine. Tighten the mounts.

Ron Soave wrote:

>Up early this AM, so I figured I'd fit an HIF6 to the
>recently de-Webered Bugeye.  All seemed too easy until
>I fit check the bonnet closure - the top of the
>dashpot piston will hit the bonnet.  Those that have
>fit an HIF6 to a stock bodied Bugeye (with 1275
>motor), how did you get the clearance needed?  I'm
>guessing it needs at least 1/4 inch, if not more.  I
>don't want to skim the head quite that much ;-).
>
>TIA,
>Ron 

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