PLEASE REVIEW PRIOR TO ENGINE INSTALLATION

 IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED TURN-KEY ENGINE IT HAS BEEN LIVE RUN, AND TESTED FOR 45 MINUTES, ALL ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

1. Review enclosed DVD
2. Engines are shipped without any oil, add 6 quarts of 10W/30 oil,  and then top off.
3. Fuel system has been tested for leaks. It is the installing mechanics responsibility to inspect fuel system for leaks during and after installation.
4. Flywheel and Harmonic Balancer must stay with engine to maintain proper balance of engine.
5. MAX RPM’s of this engine is 5800 RPM or DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
6. Distributor, Valves and Carburetor have been adjusted, no further adjustment necessary.
7. Coil and Electric Choke positive terminal must be hooked up to 12 volt key controlled (on and off with key).
8. Call Edlebrock with fuel related problems: 1-800-416-8628.
9. Thermostat --- leave it out until you road test the vehicle, when you see the Engine is running nice and cool then install a 180 degree stat
10. 92 Octane fuel recommended; always use clean fresh fuel.

 OIL PRESSURE COLD_______70 PSI______ OIL PRESSURE HOT_______50 PSI______

 COOLANT TEMPERATURE____180 DEGREES____ INITIAL IGNITION TIMING IS SET AT ___10 DEGREES__BTDC 

• Always install a new radiator, be sure that fan is pulling a good amount of air through radiator, be sure that lower radiator hose has a coil spring inside it, important to bleed trapped air from cooling system when filling radiator we suggest leaving thermostat out until all air is expelled from block and heads, monitor system with a gauge, never exceed 230 degrees.

• Choke positive terminal must be hooked up to 12 volt key controlled ignition (on and off with key)    always install a throttle return spring.

•  If you have any problems with this carb, call Edelbrock carb hotline 1-800-416-8638 7 am – 5 pm PST; carb warranty is 90 days.

•  If we supply engine with an alternator run a 10 gauge wire from the terminal on the back of alternator to battery positive. Do not remove rubber plug, also run a separate ground wire from engine block to frame, no other wiring is necessary, system will charge at 14.2 volts.

•   The complete fuel system has been checked for leaks. It is the installing mechanics responsibility to check for leaks at start up.

•  Install A 180 degree thermostat after you have road tested vehicle and know that Engine is running nice and cool.

•  This flywheel and front balancer must remain with this engine for proper engine balance.

•  If your vehicle has a manual transmission your clutch pedal must be adjusted so that it has free play or engine thrust bearing damage will occur, this is not covered by your warranty.

•   It is normal for oil press to drop 20 psi from cold to hot.

•  Never use an abrasive disc to clean gasket surfaces, abrasive becomes airborne and works its way into oiling system and destroys engine, use a hand scraper only.

 For a successful installation please follow all instructions and review entire video.

A.C. Compressor:                Sandon Compressor accepts R134A Refrigerant 

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 Frequently Asked Engine Prep and Installation Questions

Q.    What’s the best way to lift the engine?

A.     If the lifting points are Accessible, pickup diagonally from the front Left or Right Front Cylinder Head to the Rear Left or Right Cylinder Head. Otherwise from exhaust port holes in the cylinder Heads. Use a high grade Bolt. USE a heavy duty chain or cable long enough to prevent scratching the Valve covers or damaging the Air Cleaner

Q.    What grade Oil do you recommend and how often should I change the Oil?

A.       We normally suggest using a high Grade SAE 10W / 30 Motor oil.  After 4 to 5 oil changes if you would like to go with a synthetic or blended version then this is O.K. Do an initial oil change after 500 Miles then just every 3000 miles from there.

Q.    What do I need to do to break in the Camshaft and engine?

A.     Engine Factory will normally do the break in of the camshaft on our Turnkey Carbureted engines.  Upon taking your vehicle on the road for the first time stagger the throttle from 30 to 50 MPH several times to get the Piston Rings seated properly. Keep the RPMs under 4000 RPMs for the first 1000-2000 miles.  

Q.    What is the max Redline RPM on this engine?

A.     Keep them under 5800 RPMs.  The power starts to drop above this anyway in most Street Engines. You will have all the power you’ll ever need below this level anyway. Going beyond this definitely increases your chances of damaging internal Parts and will not covered under warranty.

Q.  What’s the proper way of filling the Cooling system?

A.  When filling cooling system, top off Radiator with 50/50 Mixture of Antifreeze and Water with engine cold. After engine is started check coolant Level after engine  reaches 180 F. Top off as necessary. Always use caution around hot coolant, Always use a temperature gauge not an idiot light.                     

Q.    What other parts should I replace or upgrade before installing the engine?

A.     This can be a huge list but one of the most important ones to mention would be the Radiator. Use a brand new Aluminum or 3 to 4 core Radiator to keep your replacement engine cool. Some other items would include Engine and Transmission Mounts, Clutch, Torque converter, Fan, belts, hoses, U-Joints, pulleys, hoses and clamps, fuel lines, sensors etch.  Reference our installation tips list along with a manual. If you don’t feel comfortable to take this on then contact a qualified mechanic. Early model vehicles with drum brakes should be converted to disc brakes when installing a high performance engine.

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