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Brochure #63-1551
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Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger Kits
Rev. 7/10 - AJ/mc
Figure 4
Figure 5
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
With the intake gaskets in place, apply a small amount of RTV High
Temp silicone sealer around the water passages on the intake
manifold side
(See Figure 4)
.
NOTE:
If you are using an air/fuel ratio meter (O2 sensor) on
your vehicle, use 02 sensor safe silicone ONLY.
2.
With the Edelbrock intake manifold, you must use RTV High Temp
silicone sealer instead of end seal gaskets. Apply a 1/4" thick bead
of sealant across each end seal surface
(See Figure 5)
.
3.
Carefully install the intake manifold onto the engine, making sure
the ports and bolt holes line up with the gasket. For 1986 and earlier
applications, you may install the intake manifold bolts.
NOTE:
You MUST use Loctite™ (Red #242, Blue #271, or
equivalent thread locking compound) on bolts located under
the supercharger top plate. This will 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 small
box-end wrench. This will keep the manifold steady while installing
the supercharger and manifold top plate assembly
(See Figure 7)
.
Figure 6
4.
Install the provided length of O-Ring Seal into the groove on the
intake manifold. Take care not to stretch the seal as you place it into
the groove. This will cause the ends to separate over time and can
cause a vacuum/boost leak. Trim the seal carefully so that the ends
butt against each other neatly. Apply a dab of RTV silicone where
the ends of the seal meet
(See Figure 8)
.
Figure 7
Install Outermost
Bolts ONLY
Figure 8
Apply RTV At Ends
of O-Ring Seal
5.
Carefully place the supercharger and manifold top plate assembly
onto the intake manifold
(See Figure 9)
.
Figure 9
