Vortech 1993-1997 5.7L LT1 F-Body - Manual (Page 24)

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8. SUPERCHARGER MOUNTING, cont'd
D. Attach mounting plates A and B together
(see Figure 8-b ) using two 5/16-18 x 1" bolts
and 5/16" nuts, washers and lock washers.
E. Fasten the supercharger plate assembly to
the supercharger unit using the four supplied
3/8-16 x 1" bolts and washers.
F. From beneath the car, carefully guide the
supercharger and mounting plate assembly
up and onto the two mounting brackets.
G. Using the six supplied 3/8-16 bolts and
AN washers (see Figure 8-c ), attach the
supercharger mounting plate to the
mounting brackets. Use caution when
mounting the supercharger so that no hoses,
wires, etc. are being pinched or cut.
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9. HARMONIC BALANCER, PULLEYS AND DRIVE BELT
A. Install the supplied spring belt tensioner to the
supercharger mounting plate using the 10mm x 1.5
hardware provided.
B. Be sure that both of the mating surfaces of the crank
and balancer are clean and free from rust and dirt.
C. Slide the supplied harmonic balancer onto the
crankshaft hub. Rotate the balancer on the crankshaft
hub to find proper bolt hole alignment. Place the
Vortech supercharger crank pulley onto the new
balancer also lining up the bolt holes. Use the supplied
7/16-14 x 1-3/4" bolts with Loctite and start all three
bolts; then torque to 60 ft./lbs.
D. Install the factory accessory and supercharger belts.
E. Check for clearance at supercharger pulley and upper
radiator hose. Rotate hose and/or use tie wraps to keep
hose from rubbing the pulley and belt.
5/16"-18 X 1" BOLTS
AND NUTS
3/8-16 x 1-1/4" BOLTS
3/8-16 x 1" BOLTS
3/8-16 x 3/4" BOLTS
Figure: 8-b
Figure: 8-c Figure: 8-d