[Healeys] K&n. Air filters

[Bob Spidell]

I'll take a stab.

re: "How much does the engine move up and down when running?"

Depends on the condition of your motor mounts (have known bad ones on other cars to allow 'bottoming' of the engine over 
bumps). Normally, engine movement is side-to-side due to torque.  I'd want at least an inch between the filters and the 
shroud (either on the side or above).  Also make sure your transmission/OD tie rod bushes are in good nick.

FWIW, I have K&Ns with a custom front filter that is mounted down from normal (the holes are offset above center).  
David Anton of APT did this for me; I was trying to get him to produce these but his wife was injured in a car accident 
and that derailed the project.  Maybe if enough people contact him he'd give it a go.

Bob

On 5/23/2014 5:46 AM, Mitch wrote:
> I am fitting the k&n filters part#56-9247 to my 1966 bj8     It appears I can mount them offset ....but not much clearence.   I know that some people modify them so the carbs recess into them....why?  How much does the engine move up and down when running?   Any help would be appreciated as these are being mounted today!!! I want to drive!!
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> Thanks
> Mitch
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