Edelbrock Automobile Parts 1403 User Manual

EDELBROCK PERFORMER SERIES CARBURETORS  
Part #1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412 & 1413  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
PLEASE study these instructions carefully before beginning this installation. Most installations can be accomplished with common tools and  
procedures. However, you should be familiar with and comfortable working on your vehicle. If you do not feel comfortable performing this installation,  
it is recommended to have the installation completed by a qualified mechanic. If you have any questions, please call our Technical Hotline at:  
1-800-416-8628, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation  
will void your warranty and may result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.  
DESCRIPTION: Edelbrock Performer Series Carburetor.s have been calibrated, factory flow-tested, and preset. These instructions also apply to  
carburetors featuring our EnduraShine™ finish. Please read all instructions prior to installation. For “Theory of Operation” and “Tuning Procedures”,  
see the accompanying carburetor Owner’s Manual. These are non-emissions carburetors, check your local emissions laws.  
ATTENTION: EDELBROCK CARBURETORS ARE NOT CALIBRATED FOR OR COMPATIBLE WITH ALCOHOL RACE FUEL OR E85 PUMP FUEL.  
USE OF ALCOHOL OR E85 IN YOUR EDELBROCK CARBURETOR WILL DAMAGE YOUR CARBURETOR AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. THESE  
FUELS CAN ALSO DAMAGE OTHER FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ALCOHOL FUELS.  
NOTE: Edelbrock Performer Series carburetors are not for computer-controlled applications. That includes some 1981 & later GM  
vehicles with Q-Jet carburetor and some 1981 & later Ford vehicles with automatic overdrive (AOD) transmissions.  
KIT CONTENTS:  
1 Installation Instruction Sheet  
1 Owner’s Manual  
1 Warranty Card  
1 Square-Bore Base Gasket  
1 Air Horn Gasket  
2 5/32” Vacuum Caps (Except #1409 & 1410)  
1 5/32” Vacuum Tee (Except #1409 & 1410)  
1 1/4 NPT Pipe Plug (Except #1409 & 1410)  
1 Throttle Cable Ball-End Stud - 10-32 x .250”  
(Except #1409 & 1410)  
1 10-32 Hex Nut (Except #1409 & 1410)  
1 3/16” Internal Star Washer (Except #1409 & 1410)  
4 5/16” SAE Flat Washers (EnduraShine™ finish only)  
1 Air Cleaner Stud  
1 Red Choke Positive Wire (Electric choke carburetors only)  
1 Black Choke Ground Wire (Electric choke carburetors only)  
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION  
WARNING: WHEN WORKING AROUND GASOLINE, ALWAYS WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AND KEEP ALL OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND  
OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.  
Replace fuel filter. Dirt (i.e. corrision residue or other debris)  
found in carburetor voids warranty.  
Check and replace the air filter if necessary.  
Check PCV valve and replace if clogged.  
Check fuel pump for proper operation. Replace if necessary.  
Check the intake manifold and cylinder head gaskets for leaks and  
replace if necessary.  
Check the ignition system: clean and gap or replace spark plugs,  
plug wires, and adjust ignition timing to proper specifications.  
Check all hoses for leaks or cracks and replace if necessary.  
PARTS AND TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION  
Throttle Linkage Kits for Ford or Chrysler applications (See  
Carburetor PREPARATION, Step #1)  
New fuel filter (Edelbrock #8135 or equivalent)  
Chrome Steel Fuel Line Kit #8134 includes fuel filter.  
Banjo Fuel Fitting #8089 (if required for air cleaner clearance).  
New air cleaner (Edelbrock #1221 or #4221 recommended). If stock  
or other air cleaner is to be used, check fit on carburetor before  
installation to determine if Edelbrock Air Cleaner Spacer #8092 is  
required.  
Carburetor adapter, if carburetor is to be installed on other then  
square-bore intake manifold. See steps #4 and #5 for specific part  
numbers. Do not use a 4-bbl to 2-bbl adapter (Use Edelbrock carbs  
on intake manifolds designed for 4-bbl carburetors only!)  
Universal Throttle Return Spring Kit #8005 (if original return spring  
cannot be reused).  
Sockets/wrenches/tubing wrenches  
Pliers  
Hacksaw and/or tubing cutter  
Screwdrivers & Torx driver (for electric choke models)  
Wire crimpers (for electric choke models)  
Choke cable kit (manual choke only) or electrical connectors  
(electric choke only).  
Throttle, transmission, and cruise control bracket #8031, 8036, or  
8030 (chrome) for 1972-1978 small-block Chevrolet. Other  
applications may require modification to original bracket.  
Divided Square-Bore Heat Insulator Gasket #9266 for dual-plane  
(stock or Performer series) manifolds. May be used in place of  
Square-Bore Adapter Plate #2732 on some Edelbrock manifolds.  
Test Meter or Test Light (for electric choke models)  
Part #1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412 & 1413  
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6. Do not use more than 6.5 PSI fuel pressure. Excessive fuel  
pressure may cause flooding. If your fuel pressure is too high, install  
an adjustable pressure regulator, such as Edelbrock #8190.  
9. Remove carburetor, being careful not to spill any dirt into the intake  
manifold. Immediately place a clean rag into the intake manifold to  
keep foreign objects out.  
7. It may be necessary to re-route the fuel line to prevent interference  
with the air cleaner. Test fit your air cleaner on your new carburetor  
before you begin installation. Look for areas of interference such as  
the choke housing, fuel inlet fitting, and fuel line.  
10. Remove old mounting gasket and thoroughly clean mounting  
surface. Compare old carb gasket to the gasket included with your  
Edelbrock carburetor. If there is a difference in bolt pattern or bore  
spacing, an adapter will be required (see “Before Removing Old  
Carburetor”, steps #4 & #5).  
PERFORMER SERIES CARBURETOR INSPECTION  
1. Check for possible damage to the carburetor.  
CARBURETOR PREPARATION  
1. Compare the throttle  
Ford Throttle Lever #1483  
arm of your new  
2. Make sure all throttle linkages operate freely.  
bolts to carb throttle arm  
carburetor with the old  
3. Ensure that all fuel inlet and vacuum ports are free from packing  
material.  
one to be sure that all  
required linkages will  
hook up. Install the  
proper throttle and  
transmission linkage  
for your particular  
CARBURETOR REMOVAL  
1. Prior to removal, make sure that the engine is cool.  
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.  
application. Throttle  
stud is removable and  
Fig. 6  
3. Remove air cleaner. Be sure to carefully disconnect any hoses from  
the air cleaner and note their location for reinstallation. You may  
want to mark them with masking tape for easy reference.  
must be installed in the proper location. Chrysler vehicles with  
automatic transmission will require Throttle Lever Kit #1481. Ford  
vehicles with automatic transmission and cable linkage will require  
Throttle Lever Kit #1483 (See Fig. 6) and Throttle Cable Plate Kit  
#1490 (for 289-302), #1491 (for 351-W), #1493 (for 351-C & 351-  
M/400), or #1495 (for 429/460).  
4. Disconnect throttle linkage, kickdown linkage (certain automatic  
transmission applications only), cruise control (if equipped) and any  
return springs if present.  
NOTE: Check carefully for the precise location of all these  
linkages and return springs. You may want to mark them with  
masking tape for easy reference.  
2. Check and prepare carburetor for proper vacuum fitting installation  
(EGR, power brakes, PCV, distributor, transmission, etc.), using the  
supplied vacuum caps, “T” and hose when applicable. If vacuum  
port at rear of carb is not used, plug with the 1/4 NPT pipe  
plug supplied (Except marine models, port is not drilled).  
5. Disconnect all wires, tubes, and hoses from carburetor and note  
their locations.  
NOTE: There should be a maximum of one wire to the electric  
choke and one to the idle compensator solenoid (if equipped  
with A/C). Any other electrical wiring attached to your  
carburetor indicates a computer controlled engine. Edelbrock  
carburetors will not function correctly on computer controlled  
applications.  
3. On electric choke models (See Fig. 7), remove one choke housing  
retaining screw and install eyelet end of choke ground wire (black)  
to the choke housing, and reinstall the screw. Connect clip end of  
choke ground wire to negative (–) spade terminal on choke housing.  
Black wire (–): To Ground  
(Carb Body)  
Retaining  
Screws (3)  
6. Disconnect the heater tube from the choke housing (if so equipped).  
Edelbrock carburetors do not use the hot-air-style choke, so this  
tube may be left disconnected with no problems. If you would like  
to cover this opening on a stock manifold, you may be able to use  
the appropriate Edelbrock Choke Adapter Plate: #8901 for small-  
block Chevrolets; #8961 for big-block Chevrolets; #8951 for  
Oldsmobile V8s; #8971 for 351-M/400 Fords; #8981 for 351-W  
Fords.  
Red Wire (+): To Ignition Key Activated  
12V Source (NOT coil or alternator!)  
Fig. 7  
7. Carefully remove the fuel line from the carburetor. TAKE EXTREME  
CARE NOT TO SPILL ANY EXCESS FUEL. Place a rag underneath  
the fuel line to absorb any spillage that may occur. Certain models  
require two wrenches to remove the fuel line; one to hold the fitting  
on the carburetor and the second to turn the fitting on the fuel line.  
Use a tubing wrench to avoid rounding the tube fitting nut.  
CARBURETOR INSTALLATION  
1. Remove rag from intake manifold and install new studs, mounting  
gasket and adapters (where applicable).  
NOTE: Do not use any cement, glue, or RTV sealant on gasket.  
8. Remove mounting nuts or bolts and washers. Be sure to put them  
where they won’t fall into the intake manifold upon carburetor  
removal.  
2. Carefully place new carburetor on gasket.  
Part #1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412 & 1413  
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3. Replace all mounting nuts and washers. EnduraShine™ finish  
carburetors should use the supplied 5/16” flat washers under any  
other washers used. Hand tighten with a short box-end wrench,  
alternating between diagonally opposed nuts.  
8. Edelbrock idle compensator #8059 may be installed to raise idle  
speed during air conditioning compressor operation.  
9. Install new air horn gasket and air cleaner stud (supplied). Install air  
cleaner, making sure it does not contact the carburetor linkage or  
fuel line, and has proper hood clearance. We recommend Edelbrock  
Pro-Flo chrome air cleaner #1221, which is a 14” diameter, open  
element air cleaner that is designed to fit all Edelbrock Performer  
Series carburetors. Extremely  
CAUTION: Overtightening may break carb base and  
void your warranty.  
4. Connect all throttle and  
transmission linkages and  
throttle return springs. You  
may have to cut, bend or  
modify your stock throttle  
Banjo Fitting  
#8089  
low profile air cleaners will not fit  
electric choke carburetors  
without air cleaner spacer #8092  
(due to choke and fuel line  
interference) but will fit manual  
cable brackets to fit the new  
carburetor, or use GM  
#352279 (See Fig. 8). 1972-  
GM  
#352279  
Fig. 8  
choke carburetors when used  
with 90° banjo fuel inlet fitting  
Fig. 10  
78 small-block Chevrolets may use Edelbrock Throttle,  
Transmission, and Cruise Control bracket #8031, #8036, or #8030  
(chrome).  
#8089 (See Fig. 10).  
10. Mark air cleaner stud for  
proper length, remove  
from carburetor, and cut  
with a hacksaw. Deburr  
stud and reinstall it in the  
carburetor, along with the  
air cleaner (See Fig. 11).  
IMPORTANT NOTE: With engine OFF, make sure that  
there is no interference when opening and closing  
the throttle. Be sure there is no binding or hanging  
up between idle and wide open throttle, as this could  
cause the throttle to stick open, resulting in loss of  
engine speed control.  
11. Recheck all linkage for  
5. Manual choke:  
Manual Choke Cable and  
Fuel Line Connection  
Fig. 9  
Fig. 11  
smooth throttle operation.  
Connect manual  
choke cable to the  
choke lever cable  
mounting bracket  
(See Fig. 9).  
Electric choke:  
Connect the red  
choke wire to a 12  
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.  
13. Start engine and check for fuel or vacuum leaks. With engine at  
normal operating temperature and the choke fully open, set idle  
speed and mixture screws (See Carburetor Owner’s Manual).  
CAUTION: Be alert to carburetor flooding. Flooding can be  
caused by dirt, small particles of hose cuttings, floats and inlet  
needles which have settled during shipping, etc. When the fuel  
pump is turned on or when the engine is first started, watch  
closely for signs of flooding. If flooding occurs, turn engine off  
immediately and lightly tap on the side of the carburetor that is  
flooding, in the rear needle and seat area with a rawhide  
mallet, or wooden handle of a hammer. Start engine and see if  
flooding continues. If so, refer to your owner’s manual.  
volt positive (+) source that is activated by the ignition switch (Not  
the coil or alternator; see Fig. 7).  
NOTE: If manual choke is not connected (secondary carb of  
dual-quad setup, for example) then the choke blade must be  
fixed open. To lock open, use a stiff piece of wire between the  
choke lever and the mounting bracket. Fold the wire to double  
its thickness about one inch from one end. Insert the wire in  
the choke lever, hold choke blade in the wide-open position,  
and tighten the cable clamp on the folded end of the wire.  
WARNING: NEVER POUR FUEL DIRECTLY DOWN THE  
CARBURETOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE  
ENGINE! THIS MAY CAUSE A BACKFIRE AND POSSIBLE  
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, RESULTING IN ENGINE OR  
VEHICLE DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.  
6. Connect all vacuum hoses to their proper location on the carburetor  
(See Fig. 1). Replace hoses that appear brittle or cracked to prevent  
vacuum leaks.  
7. Connect fuel line to carburetor. Avoid contact with any sharp edges  
or areas of extreme heat.  
NOTE: Some late model Ford 460 engines are equipped with  
hot fuel bypass units. It is necessary to replace the stock unit  
with Ford #E3TZ9N176B (with blue dot) which has a .040”  
orifice.  
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Tech-Line: 1-800-416-8628 • Office Line: 310-781-2222  
Part #1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412 & 1413  
Rev. 6/10 - AJ/mc  
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