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Old 08-08-2015, 06:37 PM   #7
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Default Re: Flathead intake manifold recomendations

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Originally Posted by justpassinthru View Post
Not sure on the 1932-1948 Offy regular dual manifold but on the 1949-1953 Offy regular dual manifold the generator mount is offset to the left 3/4" to help the generator clear the carb. Might be worth looking into before buying a manifold.
Don't think that carburetor clearance has anything to do with it.
I am running an Offy 4 bbl. manifold and it has the same? 7/8" offset which caused interference with my fan/shroud.
I fabricated an offset pulley/fan mount to compensate.



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