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©2010 Edelbrock LLC

Brochure #63-1551

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Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger Kits
Rev. 7/10 - AJ/mc

ADDITIONAL PARTS AND TOOLS

KIT CONTENTS

FOR STANDARD V-BELT DRIVE ACCESSORIES

1

Supercharger/Manifold Top Plate Assembly

1

Supercharger Intake Manifold

1

Supercharger Snout Support/Idler Pulley Bracket

1

Alternator Support Bracket

1

Idler Pulley

1

Idler Pulley Spacer

1

Idler Pulley Nut

1

Crankshaft Supercharger Drive Pulley

3

Crankshaft Pulley Shim

1

7/16-20 x 2.75” Long, 1.50” Shoulder Bolt (Crankshaft Balancer)

3

3/8-24 x 3.75” Long, 2.625” Shoulder Bolt (Crankshaft Pulley)

3

3/8-16 x 4” Long, 2.75” Shoulder Bolt (Idler Pulley and Bracket)

10 3/8-16 x 1.25” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only

2

3/8-16 x 1.75” Long, .625” Shoulder Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only

4

5/16-18 x 1.75” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Vortec/E-Tec Bolt Pattern Kits Only

4

5/16-18 x 2.5” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Vortec/E-Tec Bolt Pattern Kits Only

8

1/4-20 x 1” Long Bolt (Manifold Top Plate to Intake Manifold)

4

5/16-18 x 1” Long Bolt (Manifold Top Plate to Intake Manifold)

Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only

3

3/8” I.D. Split-Lock Washer

1

7/16” I.D. Split-Lock Washer

1

7/16” I.D. x .120 Thick Flat Washer

1

Supercharger Drive Belt

1

Intake Manifold O-Ring Seal (54” Long)

1

Intake Manifold Gaskets (Pair)

1

Carburetor Kit (800CFM Thunder Series AVS, Electric Choke)

**

1

Carburetor Stud, Nut, & Washer Kit

**

**

Carburetor and associated hardware included in certain kits ONLY.

See “Applications” section for those kits that include carburetor.

FOR BILLET SPECIALTIES TRU TRAC PULLEY SYSTEM

1

Supercharger/Manifold Top Plate Assembly

1

Supercharger Intake Manifold

10 3/8-16 x 1.25” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only

2

3/8-16 x 1.75” Long, .625” Shoulder Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only

4

5/16-18 x 1.75” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Vortec/E-Tec Bolt Pattern Kits Only

4

5/16-18 x 2.5” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold)

Vortec/E-Tec Bolt Pattern Kits Only

8

1/4-20 x 1” Long Bolt (Manifold Top Plate to Intake Manifold)

4

5/16-18 x 1” Long Bolt (Manifold Top Plate to Intake Manifold)

Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only

1

Intake Manifold O-Ring Seal (54” Long)

1

Intake Manifold Gaskets (Pair)

1

Carburetor Kit (800CFM Thunder Series AVS, Electric Choke)

**

1

Carburetor Stud, Nut, & Washer Kit

**

**

Carburetor and associated hardware included in certain kits ONLY.

See “Applications” section for those kits that include carburetor.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Box and open end wrenches

Socket set

Distributor wrench

Pliers (channel locks and hose clamp)

Screw drivers (regular and Phillips)

Torque wrench

Hammer

Gasket scraper or putty knife

Timing light

Vacuum gauge

Rags

Water bucket

Paper and pencil

ADDITIONAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES:

Gaskets-Edelbrock, or performance gasket equivalent

Pipe plugs, if needed

Edelbrock Gasgacinch (#9300)

RTV High Temp silicone sealer or O/2 sensor safe RTV

Masking tape

Modeling clay or putty

Chalk

Radiator coolant

Teflon thread tape or PST thread sealer or equivalent

Thread locking compound such as Loctite™ (Red, Blue, or
equivalent)

Supercharger & Accessory drive belt (for Billet Specialties
applications, see installation procedure for recommended part
numbers)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger kits do not include

the Billet Specialties Tru Trac Pulley System. These systems are available
seperately from Edelbrock and include a water pump, A/C compressor,
drive belt, alternator, and all the pulleys, brackets, and mounting
hardware necessary for a complete installation. These systems can be
purchased with a power steering pump as part #1565, or without as part
#1566.

Summary of Contents for 1551

Page 1: ...ecialties Tru Trac Pulley System 15611 Polished Engines with 1986 and earlier standard bolt pattern cylinder heads 15621 Polished Engines with Vortec E Tec style cylinder heads 15631 Polished Engines with 1986 and earlier standard bolt pattern cylinder heads Includes carburetor 15641 Polished Engines with Vortec E Tec style cylinder heads Includes carburetor Kits require short style reverse rotati...

Page 2: ...being less able to consume the air flow being provided by the supercharger As RPMs increase this effect is more noticeable as pressure builds up in the intake manifold Higher flowing engines may see less boost pressure due to their ability to use more of the air being pushed into the engine by the supercharger It is possible to look for this effect by reading boost pressure midway through the engi...

Page 3: ...Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only 2 3 8 16 x 1 75 Long 625 Shoulder Bolt Intake Manifold Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only 4 5 16 18 x 1 75 Long Bolt Intake Manifold Vortec E Tec Bolt Pattern Kits Only 4 5 16 18 x 2 5 Long Bolt Intake Manifold Vortec E Tec Bolt Pattern Kits Only 8 1 4 20 x 1 Long Bolt Manifold Top Plate to Intake Manifold 4 5 16 18 x 1 Long Bolt Manifold Top Plate to Intake Manifold S...

Page 4: ...int C Note position of distributor vacuum canister and place one type of mark on valve cover or firewall in line with the vacuum outlet This will be used as a reference However you may have to re align the distributor to clear the supercharger after installation D Note position of points or magnetic trigger wheel if open how much if closed note the distance from point block to cam lobe See Figure ...

Page 5: ...ll prevent the possibility of bolts backing out and falling into the intake manifold resulting in severe engine damage Make sure to clean bolt threads and bolt hole threads prior to applying thread locking compound Torque bolts to 25 ft lbs Follow the sequence shown in Figure 6 For E Tec Vortec applications install the four 4 outermost bolts ONLY and DO NOT TIGHTEN Snug these bolts by hand with a ...

Page 6: ...ulder bolts and 3 8 lock washers See Figure 12 Install the supplied 7 16 20 x 2 75 balancer bolt with a 7 16 lock washer first and snug the bolt down until the pulley is flush Do not fully tighten at this time Slip the drive belt over the top and bottom pulleys and make sure the pulleys are in line If they are not aligned remove the drive belt and pulley from the crankshaft and use the provided sh...

Page 7: ...o the Edelbrock intake manifold and connect any wires Connect vacuum lines replacing with longer or shorter vacuum hoses as required 15 Reinstall valve covers Replace gaskets if necessary 16 Reinstall the radiator hoses thermostat and thermostat housing NOTE Some applications may require using a different thermostat housing to clear the supercharger snout This may also require using a different up...

Page 8: ...28 VACUUM ROUTING Bypass Valve Vacuum Supply DO NOT REMOVE Standard Vacuum Ports Any accessory that is vacuum driven should be connected here This includes brake boosters some transmission kickdowns and any vacuum actuated servos such as windshield wipers power windows etc Manifold Vacuum Boost Port This port should be used for any boost indexed ignition retard device ...

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