Edelbrock 1400 manual

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    ©2007 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure #63-0443 Catalog #1400 Rev . 1/07 - RS/mc Page 1 of 5 ® 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 comfor[...]

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    ©2007 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure #63-0443 Catalog #1400 Rev . 1/07 - RS/mc Page 2 of 5 INST ALLA TION PROCEDURE Figure 1 - Fittings and Vacuum Port Locations CANISTER V APOR VENT (#1400 ONL Y) IDLE MIXTURE SCREWS Left side screw for left side of carb Right side screw for right side of carb FUEL INLET for 3/8” hose (Except marine models #1409[...]

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    ©2007 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure #63-0443 Catalog #1400 Rev . 1/07 - RS/mc Page 3 of 5 IDLE MIXTURE The Edelbrock Performer Series carburetor has conventional Idle Mixture Screws (IMS) that provide a leaner A/F when turned clockwise and richer A/F when turned counter clockwise. The idle air flo w is controlled by a conventional screw that open[...]

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    CHOKE ADJUSTMENT T o adjust the choke piston linka ge (See Figure 5) , open the choke valve and insert a .026" wire, with a 90-degree bend 1/8" from the end, between the top of the slot in the choke piston cylinder and the bottom of the slot in the piston. Hold the wire in position and c lose the choke valve by pressing on piston lever ?[...]

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    ©2007 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure #63-0443 Catalog #1400 Rev . 1/07 - RS/mc Page 5 of 5 X X X XXX X X X XX X X X X X X XXX XX X X XX X X X XX X X X XX X X XX XX XX X XX X X XX X X XX X X XX X XX X X XX X X Check for air leaks. Make sure carburetor and manifold gaskets seal properly . All outlets must be plugged or connected. Check ignition syst[...]

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    ©2007 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure #63-0443 Catalog #1400 Rev . 1/07 - RS/mc Edelbrock Corporation • 2700 California St. • T orrance , CA 90503 T ech-Line: 800-416-8628 • E-Mail: Edelbrock@Edelbrock.com ®[...]