CARBURETOR PREPARATION
1.
Compare throttle arm of your new carburetor with the old one to be
sure that all required linkages will hook up. Install proper throttle
and transmission linkage for your particular application. Throttle
stud is removable and must be installed in the proper location.
Chrysler vehicles
with automatic
transmission will
require Throttle
Lever Kit #1481.
Ford vehicles with
a u t o m a t i c
transmission and
cable linkage will
require Throttle
Lever Kit #1483
(See Fig. 6)
and
Throttle Cable Plate
Kit #1490 (for 289-302), #1491 (for 351-W), #1493 (for 351-C &
351-M/400), or #1495 (for 429/460).
2.
Check and prepare carburetor for proper vacuum fitting installation
(EGR, power brakes, PCV, distributor, transmission, etc.) using
supplied vacuum caps, “T”, and hose when applicable.
If vacuum
port at rear of carb is not used, plug with the 1/4" pipe plug
supplied (Except marine models, port is not drilled).
3.
On electric
choke models
(See Fig. 7)
,
remove one
choke housing
retaining screw
and install
eyelet end of
choke ground
wire (black) to
choke housing
and reinstall
screw. Connect
clip end of choke ground wire to negative (–) spade terminal on
choke housing.
CARBURETOR INSTALLATION
1.
Remove rag from intake manifold and install new studs, mounting
gasket and adapters (where applicable).
NOTE:
Do not use any cement, glue or RTV sealant on gasket.
2.
Carefully place new carburetor on gasket.
3.
Replace all mounting nuts and washers. EnduraShine™ finish
carburetors should use the supplied 5/16” flat washers under any
other washers used. Hand tighten with a short box end wrench,
alternating between diagonally opposed nuts.
CAUTION: Overtightening may break carb base and void
warranty.
©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-0061, Rev. 12/05 - RS/mc
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Catalog #s 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410,
1411, 1412, 1413 - Performer Series Carburetors
6.
Do not use more than 6.5 psi fuel pressure.
Excessive fuel
pressure may cause flooding. If your fuel pressure is too high,
install an adjustable pressure regulator such as Edelbrock #8190.
7.
It may be necessary to re-route the fuel line to prevent interference
with the air cleaner. Test fit your air cleaner on your new carburetor
before you begin installation. Look for areas of interference such as
the choke housing, fuel inlet fitting and fuel line.
PERFORMER SERIES CARBURETOR INSPECTION
1.
Check for possible damage to carburetor.
2.
Make sure all throttle linkages operate freely.
3.
Ensure that all fuel inlet and vacuum ports are free from packing
material.
CARBURETOR REMOVAL
1.
Prior to removal make sure that the engine is cool.
2.
Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
3.
Remove air cleaner. Be sure to carefully disconnect any hoses from
the air cleaner and note their location for re-installation. You may
want to mark them with masking tape for easy reference.
4.
Disconnect throttle linkage, kickdown linkage (certain automatic
transmission applications only), cruise control (if equipped) and any
return springs if present.
NOTE:
Check carefully for the precise location of all these linkages
and return springs. You may want to mark them with masking tape
for easy reference.
5.
Disconnect all wires, tubes and hoses from carburetor and note
their location.
NOTE:
There should be a maximum of one wire to the
electric choke and one to the idle compensator solenoid. Any other
electrical wiring attached to your carburetor indicates a computer
controlled engine, and Edelbrock carburetor will not function
correctly on computer controlled applications.
6.
Disconnect the heater tube from the choke housing (if so equipped).
Edelbrock carburetors do not use the hot air style choke, so this
tube may be left disconnected with no problems. If you want to
cover this opening on a stock intake manifold, you may be able to
use the appropriate Edelbrock choke adapter plate: #8901 for
small-block Chevrolets; #8961 for big-block Chevrolets; #8951 for
Oldsmobile V8s; #8971 for 351-M/400 Fords; #8981 for 351-W
Fords.
7.
Carefully remove fuel line from carburetor.
TAKE EXTREME CARE
NOT TO SPILL ANY EXCESS FUEL
. Place a rag underneath the fuel
line to absorb any spillage that may occur. Certain models require
two wrenches to remove the fuel line; one to hold the fitting on the
carburetor and the second to turn the fitting on the fuel line. Use a
tubing wrench to avoid rounding the tube fitting nut.
8.
Remove mounting nuts or bolts and washers. Be sure to put them
where they won't fall into the intake manifold upon carburetor
removal.
9.
Remove carburetor, being careful not to spill any dirt into the intake
manifold. Immediately place a clean rag into the manifold to keep
foreign objects out.
10. Remove old mounting gasket and thoroughly clean mounting
surface. Compare old carb gasket to gasket included with new
carburetor. If there is a difference in bolt pattern or bore spacing,
an adapter will be required (see “Before Removing Old Carburetor”,
steps #4 & #5).
Ford Throttle
Lever #1483
bolts on carb
throttle arm
Fig. 6
Figure 7– Choke Wire Installation
Retaining Screws (3)
Black wire (–); to ground
(carb body)
Red wire (+); To ignition key activated 12V source;
NOT coil or alternator!
