The top part of an AFB carb will not come off even by prying on it with a screwdriver unless the nut on the air cleaner stud is off.
Always check the hood/air cleaner stud clearance after doing an intake swap.
Don't Armour All the tread on your tires when they are off the car just cuz it looks neat. And don't let your brother drive it to the body shop with the same tires, no windows and no plates on hilly backroads in a hurry.
Always make sure the rubber ring is still on the old oil filter when you remove it.
