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Title: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: hdptsr on December 26, 2025, 04:01:31 PM
I have a 1969 Z10 camaro with cowl induction.  I have the original setup with Quadra jet and a re-production air cleaner.  I am having trouble with the carb linkage hitting on the bottom of the air cleaner housing.  Any Suggestions?  Was there a factory spacer on the carburetor besides the small gasket?
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: hdptsr on December 26, 2025, 07:22:02 PM
Here are some photos
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: x66 714 on December 26, 2025, 08:40:53 PM
The small block uses a ring between the air cleaner and the carburetor. 2" comes to mind but I don't think it's that tall.....Joe
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: 169INDY on December 27, 2025, 09:01:57 AM
^^ Not sure What Spacer Joe is refereeing to:  Joe are you thinking of ZL2 Piece #3 3955232 RPO L48 which is Above the air cleaner to space the Ring & Seal up higher to mate with the hood>? Ref ZL2 Sheet A3.
My L48/TH350 Combo w/ GM Air cleaner # 6485234 is clear.

Notice there were Three Air cleaner Part Numbers for various combo's

I sure Bet repop is a single representation and might not have got all the specific characteristics correct & this is just a symptom of some dimensional variation for this combo.

I wonder "IF" you can just radius the carb throttle are for a bit of relief of the interference.
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: 169INDY on December 27, 2025, 09:07:57 AM
Oh I see it NOW.

Move your threaded Throttle arm pin to the lower hole & the Clevis/Swivel should clear the air cleaner.

See ACCELERATOR CONTROLS-ROD, SPRING & SWIVEL UPC 6 Sheet D3 (page 104) View "A" [Model: 12000 V-8 ENGINE]
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: x66 714 on December 27, 2025, 09:36:38 AM
I wrote that wrong. The extension goes between the top of the air cleaner and the ring which won't help him a bit. Sorry.....Joe
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: hdptsr on December 27, 2025, 01:38:19 PM
Jim,

That fixed it, I appreciate your help!  I love the Camaro Forum!  One simple detail  ;D haha
Title: Re: Carburetor linkage hitting bottom of air cleaner housing
Post by: 169INDY on December 27, 2025, 03:20:20 PM
Glad we worked thru it.

Keep at it.

Post often your progress.

Jim