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EDELBROCK E-FORCE SUPERCHARGER KITS
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Part #1551, 15511, 1552, 15521, 1553, 15531, 1554,
15541, 15611, 15621, 15631, 15641
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE study these instructions carefully before beginning this installation. Most installations can be accomplished with common tools and
procedures. However, you should be familiar with and comfortable working on your vehicle. If you do not feel comfortable performing this installation,
it is recommended to have the installation completed by a qua
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BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) If the valves are not properly seating, or the valve lash is not properly adjusted, the increased temperatures created by the increased power output could accelerate valve seat wear and cause burnt valves. If for any reason your engine has oil pressure that is below the acceptable service limits as specified in the Factory Service Manual, this problem should be corrected before installing this supercharger kit. Be sure to verify you have all parts listed
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KIT CONTENTS FOR STANDARD V-BELT DRIVE ACCESSORIES FOR BILLET SPECIALTIES TRU TRAC PULLEY SYSTEM ❑ 1 Supercharger/Manifold Top Plate Assembly ❑ 1 Supercharger/Manifold Top Plate Assembly ❑ 1 Supercharger Intake Manifold ❑ 1 Supercharger Intake Manifold ❑ 1 Supercharger Snout Support/Idler Pulley Bracket ❑ 10 3/8-16 x 1.25” Long Bolt (Intake Manifold) ❑ 1 Alternator Support Bracket Standard Bolt Pattern Kits Only ❑ 1 Idler Pulley ❑ 2 3/8-16 x 1.75” Long, .625” Shoulder Bolt (Intake Manifold) ❑ 1
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PARTS REMOVAL AND PREPARATION 1. Make sure vehicle is on level ground, and the wheels are chocked. E. Remove distributor. Do not rotate engine after Disconnect battery. removing distributor. 2. Loosen tension on accessory belts and remove belts. Remove 12. Remove Intake Manifold bolts and remove intake manifold. alternator tensioning bracket (upper bracket) from water pump. 13. GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION: 3. Remove crankshaft pulley bolts and remove accessory pulley. NOTE: This is a MUST to ensu
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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. Install Outermost Bolts ONLY Figure 4 Figure 7 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 4. Install the provided
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6. For 1986 and earlier applications, install the top plate to intake manifold bolts and torque bolts to 8-10 ft./lbs. On E-Tec/Vortec applications, install the top plate to manifold bolts and snug down with a small box end wrench. You may now install the remaining four (4) intake manifold bolts (that pass through the top plate) and tighten all of the manifold bolts to 11 ft./lbs by the sequence shown in Figure 10. Then torque the remaining top plate to manifold bolts to 8-10 ft./lbs. Tighten bo
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11. Supercharger and Accessory Drive Belts: 17. Replace spark plugs with the recommended heat range and reconnect all ignition and spark plug wires. Make sure the spark A. Standard drive kits will require you to install your plug wires are installed in the proper order, and that the rotor in the accessory drive belts prior to installing the supercharger distributor is pointing to the same location on the distributor housing drive belt. Reinstall any bracketry that was attached to the as it was w
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VACUUM ROUTING Bypass Valve Vacuum Supply: DO NOT REMOVE Manifold Vacuum/Boost Port: This port should be used for any boost-indexed ignition retard device. 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. ® Edelbrock Corporation • 2700 California St. � Torrance, CA 90503 Tech-Line: 1-800-416-8628 Edelbrock E-Force Supercharg
