Edelbrock 68453 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
©2006 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 5/06 - DA/mc
Catalog #68452, #68453
Brochure #63-68452
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Edelbrock Corporation, 2700 California St., Torrance, CA 90503
Tech Line: (800) 416-8628
Office: (310) 781-2222
E-Mail: Edelbrock@Edelbrock.com
DISASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Use penetrating oil on all nuts and bolts to be
removed. This will prevent the possibility of
broken or stripped nuts and bolts.
3. Remove O2 sensor if located in exhaust
manifold, being careful not to rupture or destroy
the unit. WARNING: Do not clean this unit in any
cleaning solvent and do not damage wire.
4. Unbolt exhaust pipes from both exhaust
manifolds.
5. Loosen clamps and slide hose off air transfer
tube.
6. Unbolt and remove both exhaust manifolds.
7. Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces before
assembly.
ASSEMBLY - LEFT SIDE
1. With manifold port gasket in place, start a header
bolt with lock and flat washer in front of each
exhaust port leaving enough room for the
manifold to slip into position.
2. Place TES manifold into position behind bolts
with dipstick extending up between exhaust
ports #3 and #4, then slide manifold forward into
position.
3. Attach ignition coil assembly bracket to sixth bolt
back using 1-1/8" spacer and OEM bolt.
4. Attach dipstick bracket to forth bolt back using
1-1/8" spacer and OEM bolt.
5. Start balance of header bolts with lock washers
and tighten evenly.
6. Brake lines may be close; if so, loosen bolt that
holds brake line distribution block in place on
bracket and push line away from manifold, then
tighten.
ASSEMBLY - RIGHT SIDE
1. With gasket in place, start four of the header
bolts (with lock and flat washers on each),
putting one in front of each exhaust port. Leave
enough room to slide the manifold into position.
2. Place TES manifold into position behind bolts
and slide forward into position.
3. Start balance of header bolts with lock washers
and tighten evenly.
4. Replace hose on each end of air transfer tube.
5. Re-attach exhaust pipes to TES manifolds using
3/8" x 2" bolts and nuts provided.
6. Check to be sure all brake and fuel lines have
adequate clearance.
7. Connect all parts including battery.
8. Start engine and bring up to normal running
temperature, then turn off and let cool.
9. When cool, re-tighten all manifold nuts and
bolts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS