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Edelbrock shorty header installation instructions for 1987-1991 dodge dakota truck (all), 3.9l v6 engine

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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 (1987 only) being careful
not to rupture or destroy the unit. WARNING:
Do not clean this unit in any solvent and do not
damage wire.
4.
Unbolt air injection tubes from both manifolds.
5.
Unbolt exhaust pipes from both exhaust
manifolds.
6.
Unbolt and remove both exhaust manifolds.
7.
Install 5/16"x 1-1/8" studs (supplied) in second
hole on left side and third hole on right side
(where OEM bolts were located on exhaust
manifolds).
8.
Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces before
assembly.
ASSEMBLY - LEFT SIDE
1.
Place manifold port gasket over studs (be sure
surface is clean).
2.
Install TES manifold over studs, install OEM cup
washers, nuts and additional nut provided in
kit, then tighten evenly.
3.
Bolt air injection tube to manifold using OEM
gasket (do not tighten at this time).
4.
Bolt exhaust pipe to TES manifold using 3/8" x
2" bolts, nuts, and lock washers provided in kit
(do not tighten at this time).
5.
Install O2 sensor using anti-seize on threads
and torque to 30 ft./lbs.
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Rev. 5/06 - DA/mc
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ASSEMBLY - RIGHT SIDE
1.
Place heat stove plate on top of TES manifold,
insert 1-3/4" long round head screw through
plate and down between front primary tubes
adjacent to port flange.
washer and lock washer over screw, then start
nut (do not tighten at this time).
2.
Place band clamp over rear primary tube at the
front and attach to heat stove using 3/16" bolt,
lock washer, and nut provided in kit. Secure
heat stove plate at this time.
3.
Rubber mud guard attached to fender well
must be trimmed to clear TES manifold tubes.
4.
Remove the manifold and trim the necessary
material from the mud guard.
5.
Place manifold port gasket over studs (be sure
surface is clean).
6.
Install TES manifold over studs; install OEM cup
washers, nuts, and additional nut provided in
kit, then tighten evenly.
7.
Bolt air injection tube to manifold using OEM
gasket and tighten both sides at this time.
8.
Bolt exhaust pipe to manifold using 3/8" x 2"
bolts, nuts, and lock washers provided in kit.
9.
Tighten both right and left side exhaust pipe
connections.
10.
Connect negative cable to battery.
11.
Be sure that all brake and fuel lines have
adequate clearance.
12
Start engine and bring up to normal running
temperature, then turn off and let cool.
13.
When cool, re-tighten all manifold nuts and
bolts.
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Place 3/16" flat
Catalog #68512, #68513
Brochure #63-68512

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