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Offenhauser triple carb intake, does not fit with column shift, and the rods used to adjust the fenders.

So, single carb manifold back on, new carb. Does anyone have photos of a triple carb setup with column shift they'd like to share? It seems like it should fit, maybe I wasn't holding my face the right way.

Thank you for the comments on brakes. If you read through all my posts, you'll note the brake system is all new. The master failed. Happens. When everything worked, trucked stopped just fine. I have the original, the replacement, rebuilt kits, and another new replacement. Shipping stuff to Saskatchewan is a pain, returning items is a bigger pain. I like having spares. I don't like shipping. I really don't like paying duty.

Okay!

Intake is in, 3spd column shift will need to come out, or I’ll need to modify the shift linkages.

Third carb fits, air cleaner won’t. Firewall will need to be clearanced, or an alternative air filter be used.

Support rod removed allows for the 3rd carb to fit.

On to figuring out how to hook up the skinny pedal.

I know that a three carb setup sounds really good, but given the obstacles you’ve already encountered, is it really worth it? You’re not going to see much if any power gain on these old Stovebolt's without investing a boat load of money. In my opinion, you would be better off replacing the existing carb with a carter and avoid any future headaches.

If you want to go down this road, posting your issues in the HiPo forum will get more reply’s. Not everybody follows the Project Journals.