Vortech 1997-2001 Ford/Lincoln 4.6L/5.4L Truck/SUV - Manual (Page 10)

P/N: 4FM020-010
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v3.1 4.6/5.4Exped/Nav(4FM v3.1)
A. Unplug the connector on the oil pressure sending unit.
Remove the sending unit from the engine block. (The
unit is located on the left front side of the engine, just
above the oil pan.)
B. Thread the supplied 1/4" NPT fittings into the block as
shown. Reinstall the sending unit and connector.
4WD applications only (without oil cooler)
• Remove the remote oil filter hose assembly from the two
studs on the engine block. Disconnect the factory oil
sending unit connector and remove the sending unit.
• Following the graphic for 4WD applications, attach t h e
supplied 1/4 NPT straight TEE and 90
°
fitting into the
hole previously occupied by the oil sending unit. Attach
the oil sending unit into the remaining 1/4 NPT opening
in the TEE.
• Reconnect the oil filter hose assembly to the original
location on the engine block. Make sure the gasket is in
its proper location. Replace gasket if needed.
• Reattached connector to sending unit.
4WD applications only
(equipped with factory oil cooler)
• Remove the oil filter from the filter base located behind
the front bumper of the vehicle.
• Remove the oil filter base mounting bracket from the
frame. Remove the oil filter mounting base from the
bracket.
• Mark the base in the same location as shown in the photo.
Center punch the previously marke spot on the base (make
sure that the spot is marked on the center port of the
filter base). Drill with an 'R' size drill bit and thread with a
1/8" NPT tap.
• Thoroughly clean and blow dry the filter base taking care
to remove any chips or burrs.
2
Oil feed to
supercharger
ENGINE
BLOCK
Relocated sending unit
Remote oil
filter hose
assembly
TOP VIEW
1/4” NPT
street tee
1/4” NPT x -4
flare
VIEW FROM FRONT
1/4” NPT
nipple
1/4” NPT
tee
1/4” NPT x -4
flare
Factory
sending unit
ENGINE
BLOCK
2WD only
2. OIL FEED LINE INSTALLATION
Fig. 2-a
Fig. 2-b
Fig. 2-c
4WD Only (without oil cooler)
Remote oil filter
hole assembly
Factory oil
sending unit
location (remove)
DRIVER’S
SIDE VIEW