Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’83 - 93 6.9 & 7.3L) Forced Induction- Sidewinder turbo system (early-body) 6.9L & 7.3L - Manual (Page 5)

general insTallaTiOn PraCTiCes
For ease of installation and trouble-free
operation of your banks sidewinder Turbo
system, please read this entire 20-page owner’s
manual before starting any work. (if any pages
are missing from this package, please call gale
banks engineering immediately for a replace-
ment.) become thoroughly familiar with all com-
ponents and phases of the installation before
starting any work.
inspect all components supplied for any for-
eign material that may have entered during
shipping and handling.
warnInG! neVer work under any vehicle
supported only by a jack of any kind. DO
nOT Use concrete blocks or other masonry items
that may collapse under the vehicle weight.
Pay particular attention to the routing of
wires and hoses. keep them away from
exhaust heat, moving parts and sharp edges that
may cause cuts or other damage. route or tie
away from critical areas as required. keep all
wires a minimum of 6” from hot exhaust parts, 8”
or more is recommended whenever possible.
right-hand and left-hand designations refer
to the driver’s right or left, as seated in the
vehicle, (i.e.: right-hand refers to the passenger
side of the vehicle, unless noted otherwise.)
These instructions cover both wastegated
and non-wastegated sidewinder turbo sys-
tems.
notification
The banks ram-air Filter comes pre-oiled
and no oiling is necessary for initial instal-
lation. service the filter as specified in the
cleaning and oiling the banks ram-air
Filter section of this manual.
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Disconnect ground cables from both batteries.
Disconnect electrical connections from top of
injection pump.
Disconnect plastic air inlet duct from air cleaner
housing and remove air cleaner housing and
filter. Cover intake manifold opening to prevent any for-
eign object from falling into the manifold.
Disconnect wire from oil pressure gauge send-
ing unit (located at the upper rear of engine),
and remove oil pressure sender unit and its connec-
tions from the engine. On some models, the oil pres-
sure sender is mounted on the firewall (remove fittings,
hose and bracket, etc. if firewall mounted). retain
sender for later installation. install a
1 ⁄
8
” nPT brass pipe
plug in the hole at the rear of the engine where the
sender unit was removed. Use Teflon tape or sealant
on the threads.
remove inspection cover plate from front of
engine forward of injection pump (on pre-1987
models, remove oil fill pipe from this location).
InJecTIon pUmp aDJUsTmenT: To obtain
the maximum available performance from your
banks 6.9/7.3l sidewinder diesel turbo system, and
to comply with emissions requirements, it is necessary
to make an adjustment to the fuel injection pump. The
pump adjustment increases the fuel delivery capacity
of the pump. These adjustments are made by turning
an internal screw, found within the pump. The pump
adjustment will provide a greater increase in rear
wheel horsepower, suitable for general use, work
trucks and towing. These adjustments are the onLY
emissions legal settings.
• 49 states and california thru ’91: 90 ° or 1 ⁄
4
turn clock-
wise.
• california only, ’92 and later models: 60° or 1 ⁄
6
turn
clockwise
NOTE: Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) must NOT exceed
1050°F. If the EGT approaches this temperature under
heavy, uphill load, the fuel pump capacity adjustment
must be reduced.
adjust injector pump delivery, as follows:
caUTIon: The engine must be cold before starting this
procedure.
NOTE: Do not allow any foreign material, including lint
from rags, to enter the injector pump during the adjust-
ment procedure. Lay removed parts on a clean news-
paper during the adjustment procedure.
a. Place a drip pan under the flywheel inspection cover
area at the rear of the engine, to catch spilled fuel.
Clean the small access cover area of the pump, located
on the left side, with diesel fuel or parts solvent.
b. remove the cover plate, retained by two small
screws. Use care not to damage the rubber gasket; it
will be reused during reassembly.
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