Vortech 1986-1993 Ford 5.0 Mustang User Manual

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17. FINAL CHECK

A. Reconnect the battery.
B. If your vehicle has gone over 10,000 miles

since its last spark plug change, you will

need to change the spark plugs now before

test driving the vehicle.

C. Check all fittings, nuts, bolts and clamps

for tightness. Pay particular attention to

oil and fuel lines around moving parts,

sharp edges and exhaust system parts.

Make sure all wires and lines are properly

secured with clamps or tie wraps.

D. Check all fluid levels, making sure that

your tank is filled with 91 octane or higher

fuel before commencing test drive.

E. Visually inspect the fan, belts and shroud

for clearance before running the vehicle.

Pay special attention to the upper radiator

hose-to-belt and pulley clearance.

F. Start engine and allow to idle a few minutes,

then shut off.

G. Recheck to be sure that no hoses, wires,

etc. are near exhaust headers or moving

parts and for signs of any fluid leakage.

Check ignition timing to make sure it is set

to stock specifications before commencing

test drive.

h. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE:

Operating the vehicle without ALL the

subassemblies completely and properly

installed may cause

FAILURE OF MAJOR

COMPONENTS.

I. Test drive the vehicle.
J. The supercharger drive belt stretches

initially and will require adjustment

between 250 and 400 miles.

K. Read the STREET SUPERChARGER

SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL (RACE

OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ThE

RENEGADE KIT) AND RETURN ThE

WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

within thirty (30) days of purchasing your

supercharger system to qualify (Renegade

systems are designed for racing and come

with a standard 6 month warranty).

WARNING:

Do not attempt to operate the vehicle until

ALL components are installed and ALL

operations are completed including the

final check.

For internally lubricated V3 units only

This supercharger has been factory pre-filled with

special Vortech synthetic lubricant. Oil does not need

to be added to a brand new unit; however a fluid level

check should be performed.
Prior to operating the supercharger on the vehicle and

after installation onto the vehicle:
Remove the factory installed flat-head brass shipping

plug (not the dipstick) from the top of the supercharger

case. Replace the sealed shipping plug with the sup-

plied “vented” plug. Do not operate the supercharger

without it. Check the supercharger fluid level.

Fluid level checking procedure:

1. Ensure that the .06” copper sealing washer

is located on the dipstick base.
2. Thread the clean dipstick into the unit until

it seats.
3. Once the dipstick has seated, remove the

dipstick from the unit. Fluid should register

in the crosshatched area on the dipstick.
4. DO NOT OVERFILL!!! Drain excess fluid from

the unit if it is above the maximum level on

the dipstick.
Check the fluid level using the dipstick at least every

2,500 miles.
Initial supercharger fluid change must be performed at

2,500 miles. The supercharger fluid must be changed

at least every 7,500 miles.
Drain the fluid, refill the unit with 4 oz. of Vortech V3

lubricating fluid and then confirm proper oil level using

the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL!!!

WARNING:

Use of any other fluid other than the

special Vortech lubricant will void the

warranty and may cause component

failure.