I have a 1967GTX 440 it has Schmacher motor& trans mounts and a Chrysler M1 intake .I have a 2" filter and the base of the air cleaner the linkage just touches it and rubs. The other problem is the lid of the air cleaner is only about a half inch from the hood.Any ideas on a fix to get more room between the base of the air cleaner and the linkage.

Thanks for any info in advance

The M1 is a tall intake.Do you have a drop base for the air cleaner.That should at least solve the hitting problem and might add more hood clearance.Rocky

If you actually have 1/2" of clearance, you might try a spacer before trying to modify the linkage or air cleaner:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BZYZFC/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also had this issue with my '88 GF with M1 dual plane intake. It was a tight fit with factory air cleaner but I had 1/2 inch and added 1/2 wood spacer to solve problem. I was going to try grinding a little on the side of the intake, but hated the thought of risking that.

Had the same issue using an M-1 on the 340 in the Dart. Summit sells different sized rings that fit on the bottom of the air cleaner housing. IIRC they have a pretty large selection with different height's. When we ran them on dirt cars they were called "Sure Seals" and utilized a rubber O-ring to seal at the carb flange. I also had to put one on the 383 in the 70 Satellite to get enough clearance for the throttle linkage on the aftermarket Eddy air cleaner. This is what I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all26085/overview/

Extra horn gasket?

Hmmmmmm.

First, In my opinion a 2" tall element is too small (assuming that your engine needs the M1 single plane). Isn't there a bit of a dead space for the air movement as well that make it effectively even shorter?

Second, how close is the air cleaner lid to the top of the carb. If your drop base is touching the linkage and you only have a 2" element, they may be too close as well.

I would determine exactly where there is contact and work the linkage to clear. Then I would put as much air filter on it as you can. I'm using a 2.75" or 3" element on my 67 with at least as much intake height as the M1. FWIW

Thanks for all the info I am using a two and a half inch K&N filter.I printed of the info about the spacer I think it will work and I should still have a little room between the hood and the air cleaner. Thanks again for all the info.