Edelbrock Performer 1403 User manual

©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-0061, Rev. 12/05 - RS/mcPage 1 of 4
Catalog #s 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410,
1411, 1412, 1413 - Performer Series Carburetors
EDELBROCK PERFORMER SERIES CARBURETORS
Catalog #1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407,
1409, 1410, 1411, 1412, & 1413
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 or e-mail us at [email protected].
IMPORTANT NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Improper installation may result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.
PLEASE complete and mail your warranty card. Be sure to write the model number of this product in the "Part #____" space. THANK YOU.
DESCRIPTION: Edelbrock Performer Series carburetors 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.
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:
❑ 2 5/32” Vacuum caps (Except #1409 & 1410)
❑ 1 5/32” Vacuum “T” (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 Installation instruction sheet
❑ 1 Owner’s Manual
❑ 1 Warranty card
❑ 1 Square-bore base gasket
❑ 1 Air horn gasket
❑ 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 found in carburetor voids warranty.
❑Check and replace the air filter if necessary.
❑Check PCV valve and replace if clogged.
❑Check all hoses for leaks or cracks and replace if necessary.
❑Check fuel pump for proper operation and 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.
❑New fuel filter (Edelbrock #8135 or equivalent).
❑Chrome Steel Fuel Line Kit #8134 includes fuel filter.
❑Banjo Fuel Fitting #8089 (if required for fuel line clearance using
your air cleaner).
❑New air cleaner (Edelbrock #1221 or #4221 is 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.
❑Choke cable kit (manual choke only) or electrical connectors
(electric choke only).
❑Carburetor adapter, if carburetor is to be installed on other than
square-bore intake manifold. See Steps #4 and #5 following 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!
❑Throttle Linkage Kits for Ford or Chrysler applications
(See Carburetor PREPARATION, Step #1).
❑Throttle, trans. and cruise control bracket #8031, #8036 or #8030
(chrome) for 1972-78 small-block Chevrolet. Other applications
may require modification to original bracket.
❑Universal throttle return spring kit #8005 (If original return spring
can not be used)
❑Divided square-bore heat insulator gasket #9266 for dual-plane
(stock or Performer-type) manifolds. May be used in place of
square-bore adapter plate #2732 on some Edelbrock manifolds.
PARTS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION
❑Sockets/wrenches/tubing wrenches
❑Pliers
❑Screwdrivers
❑Hacksaw and/or tubing cutter
❑Torx Driver (for electric choke models)
❑Wire crimpers (for electric choke models)
❑Test Meter or Test Light (for electric choke models)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS

©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-0061, Rev. 12/05 - RS/mcPage 2 of 4
Catalog #s 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410,
1411, 1412, 1413 - Performer Series Carburetors
Figure 1 - Fittings and Vacuum Port Locations
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
BEFORE REMOVING OLD CARBURETOR
1. Determine if the distributor vacuum port is timed (no
vacuum at idle) or full (vacuum present at idle). With the
engine fully warmed up and idling, pull the vacuum hose off of the
carb and "feel" for
vacuum by putting
your finger on the
vacuum port
(See
Fig. 2) . If your
distributor has timed
vacuum advance,
hook the vacuum
hose from the
distributor up to the
passenger side vacuum port on the carburetor. If it has full vacuum
advance, hook it up to the driver's side port.
2. The stock steel fuel line must be converted to fuel resistant
rubber hose. The stock steel line will not connect to the Performer
Series Carburetor. Use Edelbrock Universal Fuel Line Kit #8135.
This kit contains a filter, neoprene hose and fittings to adapt 5/16"
and 3/8" stock fuel lines
(See Fig. 3) .
NOTE:
After
cutting
fuel line
remove
sharp
edges and
clean out
any chips.
3. Always use a new fuel filter. Failure to do so will void the
warranty.
4. You must use an Edelbrock Adapter #2696 or Adapter/Fuel
Line Kit #2697 when installing a Performer Series Carburetor on a
General Motors Quadrajet or Chrysler Thermoquad manifold. #2697
includes adapter #2696 and fuel line kit #8135. Do not use an
open adapter!
(See Fig. 4)
5. You must use an Edelbrock Adapter #2732 when installing a
Performer Series
Carb on certain
Edelbrock intake
manifolds. In those
applications, install
the adapter as
shown
(See Fig.
5)
.
Cut stock fuel line and
add 8135 ferrel
Neoprene hose to
carburetor
Fuel Filter
Stock steel fuel line
Figure 3 - Fuel Line Kit #8135 installed on
stock steel fuel line
Fig. 2
CANISTER VAPOR VENT
(#1400 ONLY)
MARINE FUEL P UMP VENT
(Not shown. #1409 & #1410 ONLY)
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 & #1410 which use a 3/8”
inverted flare fitting)
POWER BRAKE PORT
(Except Marine Models)
Rear lower side, 1/4” NPT
MUST BE PLUGGED WITH
1/4” PIPE PLUG (SUPPLIED)
IF NOT USED
IDLE SPEED
SCREW
PCV PORT (For 3/8” hose)
NOT FOR FUEL!
MANIFOLD VACUUM PORT
(3/16”; Distributor vacuum advance port
for non-emissions controlled engines)
TIMED VACUUM PORT
(3/16”; Distributor vacuum advance port
for emissions controlled engines)
PART NUMBER is stamped
on pad at front of carburetor
(Except EnduraShine™ models).
Fig. 4
Quadra-Jet Adapter Kit #2697 (Do not use an open adapter!)
Square-bore Adapter
Plate #2732
Manifold
Gasket
Fig. 5

CARBURETOR PREPARATION
1. Compare throttle arm of your new carburetor with the old one to be
sure that all required linkages will hook up. Install proper throttle
and transmission linkage for your particular application. Throttle
stud is removable and 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).
2. Check and prepare carburetor for proper vacuum fitting installation
(EGR, power brakes, PCV, distributor, transmission, etc.) using
supplied vacuum caps, “T”, and hose when applicable. If vacuum
port at rear of carb is not used, plug with the 1/4" pipe plug
supplied (Except marine models, port is not drilled).
3. On electric
choke models
(See Fig. 7) ,
remove one
choke housing
retaining screw
and install
eyelet end of
choke ground
wire (black) to
choke housing
and reinstall
screw. Connect
clip end of choke ground wire to negative (–) spade terminal on
choke housing.
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.
2. Carefully place new carburetor on gasket.
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.
CAUTION: Overtightening may break carb base and void
warranty.
©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-0061, Rev. 12/05 - RS/mcPage 3 of 4
Catalog #s 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410,
1411, 1412, 1413 - Performer Series Carburetors
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.
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.
PERFORMER SERIES CARBURETOR INSPECTION
1. Check for possible damage to carburetor.
2. Make sure all throttle linkages operate freely.
3. Ensure that all fuel inlet and vacuum ports are free from packing
material.
CARBURETOR REMOVAL
1. Prior to removal make sure that the engine is cool.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
3. Remove air cleaner. Be sure to carefully disconnect any hoses from
the air cleaner and note their location for re-installation. You may
want to mark them with masking tape for easy reference.
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.
5. Disconnect all wires, tubes and hoses from carburetor and note
their location.
NOTE: There should be a maximum of one wire to the
electric choke and one to the idle compensator solenoid. Any other
electrical wiring attached to your carburetor indicates a computer
controlled engine, and Edelbrock carburetor will not function
correctly on computer controlled applications.
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 want to
cover this opening on a stock intake 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.
7. Carefully remove fuel line from 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.
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.
9. Remove carburetor, being careful not to spill any dirt into the intake
manifold. Immediately place a clean rag into the manifold to keep
foreign objects out.
10. Remove old mounting gasket and thoroughly clean mounting
surface. Compare old carb gasket to gasket included with new
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).
Ford Throttle
Lever #1483
bolts on carb
throttle arm
Fig. 6
Figure 7– Choke Wire Installation
Retaining Screws (3)Black wire (–); to ground
(carb body)
Red wire (+); To ignition key activated 12V source;
NOT coil or alternator!

©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-0061, Rev. 12/05 - RS/mcPage 4 of 4
Catalog #s 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1409, 1410,
1411, 1412, 1413 - Performer Series Carburetors
4. Connect all throttle and transmission linkages and throttle return
springs. You may have to cut, bend or modify your stock throttle
cable brackets to fit the new carburetor, or use GM #352279
(See
Fig. 8) . 1972-78 small-block Chevys may use Edelbrock Throttle,
Transmission, and Cruise Control bracket #8031 #8036 or #8030
(chrome).
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.
5. Connect manual choke cable to the provided lever attachment point
and cable mounting bracket (See Fig. 9) (manual choke models).
Electric choke
models connect
red choke wire
to 12 volt +
source that is
activated by
ignition switch
(Not coil or
alternator, see
Figure 7) .
NOTE: If
manual choke
is not connected (secondary carb of dual carb set-up, for example)
then 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 it's thickness about one inch from one end.
Insert the wire in the choke lever, hold choke blade in the wide open
position, and tighten cable clamp on folded end of wire.
6. Connect all vacuum hoses to their proper location on carburetor
(See Figure 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 0.040" orifice.
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 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
carburetor. Extremely low profile air cleaners will not fit electric
choke carburetor without air cleaner spacer #8092 (due to choke
and fuel line interference) but will fit manual choke carburetor when
used with 90° banjo fuel inlet fitting #8089
(See Fig. 10) .
Manual choke cable and
fuel line connection
Fig. 9
Edelbrock Corporation • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA 90503
Tech-Line: 800-416-8628 • E-Mail: [email protected]
GM#352279
Fig. 8
Banjo Fuel Fitting #8089
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
10. Mark air cleaner stud for proper length, remove from carburetor and
cut with hack saw. Deburr stud and re-install in carburetor, along
with the air cleaner (See Fig. 11) .
11. Re-check all linkage for smooth throttle operation.
12. Re-connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
13. Start the engine and check for fuel or vacuum leaks. With engine at
normal operating temperature and 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. 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
owners manual.
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.