Vortech 1999-2001 Ford 5.4L/6.8L Super Duty/SUV User Manual

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OIL FEED LINE INSTALLATION

A. Completely loosen the screws securing the valve

cover to driver’s side of the head. (Note, the
valve cover screws are captivated.) Remove
valve cover, using care not to damage the
sealing gasket. V-8 models may require the
disconnection of the fuel return line (as de-
scribed in the FMU mounting section) allowing
clearance to remove the valve cover.

B. Cover the exposed valve train with a clean cloth/

rag to help prevent debris from contaminating
the engine.

C. Using the

Fig. 4-a as a guide, mark the location

where the oil drain is to be located. V-10 models,
5" back from the front edge of the valve cover
and 2" up from the edge of the valve cover. V-8
models, five and a quarter inches (5 1/4") back
from the front edge of the valve cover and 2-1/2"
up from the edge of the valve cover. Using a drill
motor and Ø11/16" bit, drill through the valve
cover at the previously marked location.

D. Thoroughly clean the valve cover and install the

oil drain fittings as shown in

Fig 4-b. Thread the

1/2" hose bead fitting into the 45

elbow first and

tighten, then install the drain assembly into the
valve cover. Use a small amount of silicone
sealer on the male threads of the 45

elbow.

OIL DRAIN INSTALLATION

A. Unplug the connector on the oil pressure send-

ing unit (sending unit should be located on the
driver’s side of the block, behind the lower cast
radiator inlet) and remove sending unit from
engine block. Note a “catch can” may be re-
quired if engine oil constantly pours from block.

B. Thread the supplied 1/4" NPT fitting into the

engine block as shown and tighten. Reinstall
the sending unit and connector.

C. Connect the supplied oil feed line to the -4 flare

fitting previously installed and tighten.

D. Temporarily cap off the swivel on the oil feed

line to prevent dirt or debris from entering the
line.

Fig. 3-a

WARNING:

Use engine oil on the pipe threads, Teflon tape

or sealant is not recommended as it might

loosen and cause blockage of the oil feed ori-

fice resulting in supercharger failure and void-

ing your warranty.

Fig. 4-b

CROSS SECTION OF

VALVE COVER

3/8 NPT

HOSE BEAD

STREET

ELBOW

SEALING NUT

Fig. 4-a

VIEW FROM FRONT

1/4” NPT

STREET TEE

1/4” NPT x
-4 FLARE
(POINT TO
WHERE THE
SUPERCHARGER
WILL BE
MOUNTED)

OIL
PRESSURE
SENSOR

ENGINE

BLOCK

OIL DRAIN HOLE