Vortech 2003-2004 Mustang Mach 1 - Manual (Page 14)

P/N: 4FR020-010
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23AUG04 86-93 4V Mus. Cobra(4FR v3.1)
P/N: 4FR020-010
©2004 Vortech Engineering, LLC
All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured
23AUG04 86-93 4V Mus. Cobra(4FR v3.1)
1-7/8"
5/8"
2. OIL DRAIN
A. To provide an oil drain for the supercharger,
it is necessary to make a hole in the oil pan.
Locate and mark the hole per Fig. 2-a. The
drain hole must be punched rather than
drilled.
B. Remove the paint around the hole area.
C. Use a small center punch to perforate the
pan and expand hole. Switch to a larger
diameter punch and expand the hole fur-
ther to approximately 9/16" diameter. Most
punches are made from hexagon material
and may be placed in a socket with an ex-
tension to make this procedure easier.
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. Use a small magnet to check
for any stray chips.
E. Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Apply a small
amount of silicone sealer to the new threads. Ap-
ply more sealer to the male portion of the 3/8"
NPT x 1/2" inverted flare fitting and secure in
hole. Make sure a seal is formed all around the
fitting.
F. Thread the tube nut and 1/2" x 90° aluminum
tube into the inverted flare fitting by hand. Do not
tighten until after the supercharger drain hose
has been connected. (See Figs. 2 b, 2 c.)
G. Drain the engine oil and change the filter.
H. Temporarily cap off the oil drain fitting to keep
out debris until drain hose is attached at a later
time.
I. Refill engine with 5W/30 synthetic or conventional
SH/CF rated motor oil.
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Fig. 2-a - Front of Oil Pan
Fig. 2-b
Fig. 2-c
OIL PAN
DRAIN HOSE
FROM
SUPERCHARGER
OIL DRAIN
TUBE
CRANK PULLEY
VIEW FROM PASSENGER SIDE
NOTE: This method of rolling over the lip of
the hole and tapping it works very well
if carefully done and should cause no
problems.