Vortech 1996-1998 Ford 4.6L Mustang Cobra User Manual

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P/N: 4FK020-010

24NOV08 v3.0(4.6L DOHC Cobra (4FK v3.0))

7. MAIN BRACKET ASSEMBLY/DRIVE BELT

*A. Attach the supplied 1/8” NPT x 45° flare fitting

and oil feed hose to the oil feed fitting on the

supercharger. Rotate the fitting so that it points

forward, toward the volute side of the super-

charger, perpendicular to the front cover. When

tightening fitting, use a 1/2” wrench on the oil

feed base for support.

*B. Slide the supplied 1/2” oil drain hose onto the

supercharger drain and secure with a #8 hose

clamp.

C. Using the supplied 3/8-16 x 1.75, 2.25 bolts and

3/8” AN washers, secure the supercharger to the

Vortech aluminum mounting bracket (see Figs.

7-a, 7-b on page 11). Do not overtighten bolts.

D. Remove the three timing cover bolts, fixed idler

pulley bolt (replace the factory bolt with the sup-

plied 8mm x 16 bolt and heavy duty washer)

and right side alternator mounting bolt from the

front of the engine. Remove the upper bolt/stud

located on the factory belt tensioner and replace

with the supplied 8mm x 25mm bolt and washer.

Remove the middle bolt also located on the belt

tensioner. (See Fig. 7-c on page 11.)

6. AIR CONDITIONING LINE MODIFICATION, cont’d.

WARNING: When threading the 1/8” NPT x 45°

flare fitting into the supercharger,

use engine oil on the pipe threads

for lubrication. Teflon tape, paste or

other sealant is not recommended

as it might loosen and cause block-

age of the oil feed orifice, resulting

in supercharger failure.

Figure: 6-c

*Applies to “engine oil-fed” units only. V-3

applications skip these steps.