Body lift question

[JdubO]

Newbie to the forum so bear with me. I'm in the process of an engine rebuild / installation of 351W. I bought the truck ('74) years ago with that engine. I decided to rebuild with new heads, intake, etc. I purchased an MSD 83541 ready to run distributor. I didn't do enough homework to find out that with my stock suspension the distributor is too tall for the hood to close. My question is whether I can add body lift to allow the hood clearance for the distributor (and room for carb). If not I'll need to go with a different distributor. Anyone had a similar experience?

 

[Pa PITT]

I'll bet someone on here has had your issue. I'm not much help since mine is a 4BT Cummins .
... Guys can anyone answer his question.
...OH & JdubO Welcome aboard the addiction. We'r all crazy Just some more than others.

 

[EPB72]

How tall is it from the flange that contacts the block to the top of the cap???I have a duraspark with wide cap that i can measure to compare with yours ..

a 1 inch body lift is a good option in my opinion.

 

[JdubO]

How tall is it from the flange that contacts the block to the top of the cap???I have a duraspark with wide cap that i can measure to compare with yours ..

a 1 inch body lift is a good option in my opinion.

Sorry I realized I never replied to you. Went with the 1" lift. Now working on tranny (never ending)