Quick Fuel Technology 701-1BD BLACK DIAMOND INTAKE MANIFOLD SMALL BLOCK CHEVROLET - Manual (Page 4)

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4. When you are fully prepared to install the intake manifold, a pply a 1/4” wide bead of oil-resistant RTV-silicone sealant to the
front and rear block-sealing surfaces, making sure to overlap manifold gaskets at all four corners. Do not use the cork or
rubber end seal gaskets included in the gasket set. Apply a light film of RTV-silicone around the water passage
openings.
5. Carefully, lay your BLACK DIAMOND® intake manifold in place. If the manifold must be moved, the RTV-silicone may
need to cleaned and re-applied. For the bolts to be installed in bolt holes that are drilled through, apply a dab of thread
sealer on the threads. For the blind bolt holes, apply a drop of motor oil to the bolt threads. Install the intake bolts initially
torquing to 10 ft./lbs., then 15 ft./lbs., following the factory GM sequence (see below), and finally torque to 25 ft./lbs.
6. Install the thermostat, gasket, and thermostat housing. Be sure that the thermostat housing is in good condition and has
been cleaned of any old gasket material. If the mounting flange on the thermostat housing is not flat or is damaged, replace
it before continuing.
7. Install the heater hose fitting, heater hose, and radiator hoses. Use thread sealer on the threads of the heater hose fitting
8. Install the gauge sensors and vacuum fittings into the manifold. Use thread sealer on the pipe threads of the sensors and
fittings. Install pipe plugs in any unused water and vacuum ports in the manifold (plugs have been provided in the kit).
9. Install the distributor and gasket orienting the rotor and the distributor body according to the reference marks made before
the distributor was removed (Distributor Removal Procedure). Make sure that your distributor engages the oil pump drive
shaft and seats properly down against the gasket and manifold. Install the distributor clamp and tighten the bolt just enough
that the distributor body can still be rotated by hand.
10. Install your four carburetor studs in the manifold. Place the carburetor gasket on the clean carburetor pad. Do not use any
type of sealant on the carburetor gasket.
11. Install the carburetor. Connect all linkage and throttle springs.
12. Connect all vacuum and fuel lines. Refer to your tags or drawings for correct placement.
13. Automatic transmissions only: Adjust kick-down or throttle pressure linkage for proper shift points (refer to your vehicle
’s
shop manual for the proper adjustment procedure). Check all linkages, making sure that they function freely.
14. Reinstall valve covers and new gaskets.
15. Install the A/C and coil brackets, coil, wires, and all brackets that were removed from the manifold.
16. Close the drain and fill the radiator to the proper level with coolant. While filling, allow trapped air to bleed from the intake
manifold at the heater hose fitting until coolant flows from the fitting. Then, re-install the heater hose and continue adding
coolant to the proper level.
17. IMPORTANT! Change the oil to remove any coolant or debris that may have contaminated the crank case.
18. Retighten the gas cap and connect the battery cable.
19. Hook up the timing light and start the engine. Set the timing to factory specs. Tighten the distributor.
20. Check for possible fuel, oil, or coolant leaks and for proper choke operation.
21. Install the air cleaner.