"I don't see a problem with mounting it sideways, however."

The Clifford has an angle built into the carb bolt plenum (don't most, why?). This would not be an issue?
Woody,
I do remember someone on the forum in a previous thread mounting thier sideways and link to pics are attached, with the use of a cable throttle too.
I also thought from my reading in the archives, for a Holly, this is the carb of choice for a 4 barrel, for the reasons Wood mentions and progressive secondaries.

Brett


cavebull
Stovebolts - so easy even a Cavebull can do it.
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