Demon Fuel Systems 1563010VE - Manual (Page 5)

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Bolting the Carburetor to the Manifold
After the linkage and baseline settings have been checked, the carburetor is ready to be bolted to the
manifold. Be sure to use the supplied gasket. The carburetor should slide easily over the studs. Do
not force the carburetor if it hangs on the studs. If the carburetor does hang up, check for bent or
improperly installed studs. Replace the studs if necessary. Once the carburetor is seated against the
gasket, check to see that it sits squarely on the mounting flange.
The carburetor should not be able to be rocked diagonally. A carburetor that rocks is an indication
that the manifold or carburetor spacer could be warped. This must be corrected before the carburetor
is bolted down. When the carburetor sits squarely, it is safe to install nuts and washers. Be sure all
nuts are installed on the studs and hand tight before beginning the final torque sequence. Use an
alternating pattern, to tighten each nut a little at a time (Fig. 7). Do not over tighten the nuts. Only 5-7
foot pounds of torque are required to secure and seal the carburetor base to the manifold. Once the
nuts are evenly torqued, check the carburetor linkage for smooth operation to wide open throttle, and
then closed again.
WARNING: Baseplates that are cracked during installation are not covered under warranty.
Figure 7