© 2001 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure No. 63-0048
Page 1 of 8
Rev 1/02
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
The following instructions must be carefully studied and understood before you remove your stock
manifold. Failure to follow these instructions may void the warranty.
NOTE:
Included with your Edelbrock manifold package is a separate manifold instruction sheet. That instruction sheet lists carburetor
selection, installation parts, modifications (if needed), and all technical specifications. This must be read carefully. If you have any
questions please contact Edelbrock direct . See page #8.
CAUTION:
Improper installation will result in:
Low Mileage
Poor Performance
Costly Re-Installation
To avoid these problems, you must use the preliminary checklist printed below for your convenience.
PRELIMINARY CHECK LIST:
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Carefully study and understand ALL instruction sheets.
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Carefully check the manifold instruction sheet to make sure it is the correct one.
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Inspect manifold for possible shipping damage (if damaged, contact your dealer immediately).
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Check all threaded holes.
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Check all internal passages with a light and a wire making sure they are clean and unobstructed.
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Use correct Edelbrock or OEM gaskets with Edelbrock Gasgacinch #9300 and RTV silicone sealant.
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Use Teflon tape or PST thread sealer on all pipe plugs, fittings and bolt threads.
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Remove dowel pins from end seal surface on Ford and Chrysler products. Use grip pliers for removal.
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Use correct carburetor and adapter if recommended. Always use a new carburetor base gasket.
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Re-install vacuum lines correctly and replace all bad lines with the correct size.
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Position manifold and follow torque sequence correctly as per instruction sheet.
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Set ignition timing to correct specification.
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Check carburetor, points, plugs, wires and distributor vacuum and mechanical advance systems to avoid possible
problems in the future.
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Check automatic transmission shift points before removal of your stock manifold, and adjust linkage after Edelbrock
manifold installation for same shift points (if needed).
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Check air/fuel ratio before and after new manifold installation.
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Check emission parts for proper function before removing stock manifold.
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Adjust the automatic choke correctly.
NOTE:
We recommend that you refer to this checklist again AFTER installation to be sure you have completed all steps.
EDELBROCK WARRANTY
It is the constant endeavor of the Edelbrock Corporation to give our customers the highest quality of performance products obtainable. Edelbrock
warrants each new product to be free from defects in both workmanship and materials to a period of one year from date of purchase, provided
that the product is properly installed and subjected to normal use and service and that the product is not modified or altered in any way unless
specified by our instructions. Customers requiring warranty assistance should contact the dealer from whom they purchased the product. In
turn, the dealer will contact Edelbrock, and we will determine the method of satisfying the warranty.
Should Edelbrock determine that the product be returned to the factory, it should be accompanied by proof of purchase and a clear notation of
the exact problem encountered. The product must be returned freight pre-paid. If a thorough inspection of the product by the factory indicates
defects in workmanship or material, our sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the product. This warranty covers only the product itself and
not the cost of installation or removal.
EDELBROCK CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OCCASIONED BY THE BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THIS SALE, IN
EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD.
