Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’83 - 93 6.9 & 7.3L) Forced Induction- Sidewinder turbo system (Van) 6.9 & 7.3L - Manual (Page 5)

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geneRaL InstaLLatIOn pRactIces
1.
For ease of installation and trouble-free
operation of your BanKs turbocharger
system, pLease Read tHIs entIRe 24-page
InstRuctIOn pacKage BefORe staRtIng anY
WORK. If any pages are missing from this package,
please call gALE bAN kS EN gINEERIN g
immediately for a replacement.)
Become thoroughly familiar with all components
and phases of the installation. Determine what
additional tools or materials you may need to
complete the installation, and at what stages you
will require welding, if it is to be done by other
than yourself.
2.
Inspect all components supplied for any
foreign material that may have entered
during shipping and handling. Wash all fuel and oil
hoses with solvent and blow dry with compressed
air before assembly. Inspect all castings for
damage resulting from shipping. check all
machined surfaces for nicks or other damage.
clean all castings with solvent and blow dry with
compressed air prior to assembly.
3.
any time the vehicle is raised off its wheels,
it should be supported by jack stands or
ramps of adequate capacity for the vehicle’s
weight. neveR peRfORM anY WORK undeR a
veHIcLe suppORted OnLY BY Its BuMpeR OR
HYdRauLIc JacK.
4.
use the teflon tape provided on all pipe
thread connections. hold tape back from
the first two threads of the fitting so tape will not
flake off into the fluid. (this is especially critical on
oil lines.)
5.
All threads to be secured with Loctite must
be clean, dry and free of any oil or grease.
clean threads with lacquer thinner as required.
6.
pay particular attention to the routing of all
hoses and wiring. Keep them away from
exhaust heat, moving parts and sharp edges that
may cause cuts or other damage. Route or tie
hoses away from critical areas as required. Keep
all hoses a minimum of 1” from hot exhaust parts;
1 1 ⁄
2
” or more is recommended whenever possible.
7. collet stainless steel locknuts are used on
the studs in the turbine mounting bracket.
the locknuts should be installed as shown in
figure 3 . the nuts will spin on freely and lock only
when tightened.
8.
Muffler and exhaust piping are not included
with this kit. an exhaust parts kit containing
these components is available separately from
gaLe BanKs engIneeRIng. the BanKs 3” exhaust
system is required for emissions legal installation.
9.
general assembly diagrams are provided in
addition to the specific step or section
diagrams in the text. general assembly diagrams
show relationships of individual components for
reference; however, numbered step-by-step
procedures should be followed for proper
assembly sequence.
10.
Right-hand and left-hand designations refer
to the driver’s right or left, as seated in the
vehicle, (i.e.: Right-hand refers to the passenger
side of the vehicle, unless noted otherwise. “fWd”
in illustrations refers to “fORWaRd”, or “fROnt
Of veHIcLe”.
11.
aLL BanKs components are designed,
tested and manufactured to standards far
exceeding factory OeM specifications. However,
due to normal variations in production vehicles, it
may be necessary to slightly modify some
exhaust-system components for proper fit.
NOtE: All parts are furnished in kit unless noted
otherwise.
Notification:
The Banks Ram-Air Filter comes pre-
oiled and no piling is necessary for
initial installation. Service the Filter
as specified in the Cleaning and Oiling
the Banks Ram-Air Filter Section of this
manual.
FIguRE 3
P.N. 96308 V.2.0