Edelbrock Performer 1403 Installation Instructions page 4

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 your
warranty.
4. Connect all throttle
transmission linkages
throttle return springs. You may
have to cut, bend or modify your
stock throttle cable brackets
to fit the new carburetor, or
use GM #352279 (See Fig. 8).
1972-78 small-block Chevrolets
may use Edelbrock Throttle, Transmission, and Cruise Control
bracket #8031, #8036, or #8030 (chrome).
IMPORTANT NOTE: With engine OFF, make sure that there is
no interference when opening and closing the throttle. Be sure
there is no binding or hanging up between idle and wide open
throttle, as this could cause the throttle to stick open, resulting
in loss of engine speed control.
5. Manual choke:
Manual Choke Cable and
Connect manual
choke cable to
the choke lever
cable mounting
bracket (See Fig.
9). Electric choke:
Connect the red
choke wire to a 12
volt positive (+) source that is activated by the ignition switch (Not
the coil or alternator; see Fig. 7).
NOTE: If manual choke is not connected (secondary carb of dual-
quad setup, for example) then the choke blade must be fixed open.
To lock open, use a stiff piece of wire between the choke lever and
the mounting bracket. Fold the wire to double its thickness about
one inch from one end. Insert the wire in the choke lever, hold
choke blade in the wide-open position, and tighten the cable clamp
on the folded end of the wire.
6. Connect all vacuum hoses to their proper location on the carburetor
(See Fig. 1). Replace hoses that appear brittle or cracked to prevent
vacuum leaks.
7. Connect fuel line to carburetor. Avoid contact with any sharp edges
or areas of extreme heat.
NOTE: Some late model Ford 460 engines are equipped with hot
fuel bypass units. It is necessary to replace the stock unit with Ford
#E3TZ9N176B (with blue dot) which has a .040" orifice.
Part #1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412 & 1413
Rev. 3/21/13- QT/mc
and
and
GM
#352279
Fuel Line Connection
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8. Edelbrock idle compensator #8059 may be installed to raise idle
speed during air conditioning compressor operation.
9. Install new air horn gasket and air cleaner stud (supplied). Install air
cleaner, making sure it does not contact the carburetor linkage or
fuel line, and has proper hood clearance. We recommend Edelbrock
Pro-Flo chrome air cleaner #1221, which is a 14" diameter, open
element air cleaner that is designed to fit all Edelbrock Performer
Series carburetors. Extremely
low profile air cleaners will not
fit electric choke carburetors
without air cleaner spacer
#8092 (due to choke and fuel
line interference) but will fit
Fig. 8
manual choke carburetors when
used with 90° banjo fuel inlet
fitting #8089 (See Fig. 10).
10. Mark air cleaner stud for
proper length, remove from
carburetor, and cut with a
hacksaw. Deburr stud and
reinstall it in the carburetor,
along with the air cleaner
(See Fig. 11).
Fig. 9
11. Recheck all linkage for
smooth throttle operation.
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
13. Start engine and check for fuel or vacuum leaks. With engine at
normal operating temperature and the choke fully open, set idle
speed and mixture screws (See Carburetor Owner's Manual).
CAUTION: Be alert to carburetor flooding. Flooding can be caused
by dirt, small particles of hose cuttings, floats and inlet needles
which have settled during shipping, etc. When the fuel pump is
turned on or when the engine is first started, watch closely for signs
of flooding. If flooding occurs, turn engine off immediately and
lightly tap on the side of the carburetor that is flooding, in the rear
needle and seat area with a rawhide mallet, or wooden handle of a
hammer. Start engine and see if flooding continues.
WARNING: Never pour fuel directly down the carburetor when
attempting to start the engine! This may cause a backfire and
possible engine compartment fire, resulting in engine or vehicle
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
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Banjo Fitting
#8089
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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