Vortech 1996-2000 4.3L Truck/SUV - Manual (Page 8)

P/N: 4GD020-010
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26APR01 V1.2
(4.3L V-6/S-10-(4GD))
3. OIL FEED
A. The supercharger uses engine oil for lubrication and
must have an oil feed line connected to a filtered oil
access on the engine.
B. Remove the 3/8” NPT plug located on the engine block
just above the oil filter boss. Replace the plug with the
supplied 3/8" NPT elbow. Connect the remaining fittings
as shown (see
Fig. 3-a).
C. Connect the supplied feed line to the flare fitting and
make a gentle downward loop around and back toward
the front of the engine (see
Fig. 3-b). Secure the hose
with the tie wraps provided, routing it away from exhaust
heat, chaffing and/or sharp objects. Temporarily cover
the open end from debris until the connection is made
to the supercharger in step 5.
2
2. OIL DRAIN, cont'd.
D. Tap the hole with a 3/8" NPT tap approximately 1/4" deep.
Pack the flutes of the tap with heavy grease to hold
chips.
E. Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Apply a small
amount of silicone sealer to the new threads. Apply more
sealer to the supplied 3/8" NPT x 1/2" barb fitting. Install
the fitting into the pan. Make sure a seal is formed
around the entire fitting.
F. Drain the engine oil, install a new filter and refill with
fresh oil.
G. Reattach anti-roll bar and crank trigger connector.
NOTE: Use clean engine oil on the pipe threads.
Teflon tape and sealant is not recommended,
as it might loosen and cause blockage of the
small oil feed orifice resulting in supercharger
failure.
4WD MODELS: Connect the feed hose and fittings to
the remote oil filter boss at the front of the vehicle. (see
Fig. 3-c)
Fig. 3-c - 4WD only
OIL
FILTER
TO SUPERCHARGER
Fig. 3-a
3/8 NPT
STREET ELBOW
ROUTE HOSE AROUND
TO FRONT OF VEHICLE
(ROUTE ALONG OIL
COOLER LINES)
3/8 - 1/8 NPT
BUSHING
1/8” NPT
45
° FLARE
ENGINE BLOCK
REAR VIEW - 2WD ONLY
Fig. 3-b - Rear View, 2WD only