Supercharger reclocking and reinstallation, cont’d – Vortech 2005-2009 Ford 4.6L 3V Mustang GT Air-Air Cooler User Manual

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29DEC08v1.0(8N020-160v1.0)

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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.

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