Supercharger reclocking and reinstallation, cont’d – Vortech 2005-2009 Ford 4.6L 3V Mustang GT Air-Air Cooler User Manual
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F.
Remove the 3.5" plastic idler, retainer and
washer. Carefully reposition the idler and
its two spacers to the lower mounting hole
just below its current position. Reinstall
the retainer previously removed and tight-
en. (See Fig. 2-b.)
G. Install the five 3/8-16 x 1.0" bolts and
washers through the back side of the
mounting plate. (See Fig. 2-b.)
H.
Secure the supercharger assembly to the
mounting plate using the previously
installed hardware. A 9/16" ratcheting end
wrench will greatly aid this step.
I.
Secure the oil drain hose to the installed
brass fitting in the oil pan, making sure to
route in a smooth downward manner
away from moving or hot objects.
J.
Attach the -4 oil feed hose to the straight
-4 fitting installed in the supercharger.
Secure away from moving or hot objects.
K.
Using a 1/2" ratchet, rotate the factory
spring tensioner clockwise and install the
accessory drive belt. Refer to Fig. 2-c for
proper belt routing.
2. SUPERCHARGER RECLOCKING AND REINSTALLATION, cont’d
Fig. 2-b
SuPeRCHARGeR HARdWARe
idleR RetAineR
MoVe idleR
to loWeR
MountinG Hole
NOTE: Any dips, “uphill” sections, kinks or restric-
tions may cause drainage problems and
possible supercharger failure.