I've been stripping down my 352 for a edelbrock performer rpm intake, and i have a couple of questions;
1 Is there a threaded hole for the engine temp guage?
2 Is there a vacuum valve for power brakes?
(no chance of getting mine off)
3 Is there a valve included for the cooling system?
(can't get this one off either)
there's a plate under my carb with a line that goes to the passenger side valve cover, do i still need this? I've thought to take it completely off and add a oil filler cap on both sides.
how does the linkage hookup, is there a hole for the linkage, it seems to bolt to my intake manifold.
are there any other tricky parts fo switching this, besides lifting the thing off

thanks
Nate

 

>>1 Is there a threaded hole for the engine temp guage?

Yes, behind the distributor, on the intake.

>2 Is there a vacuum valve for power brakes?
>(no chance of getting mine off)

No valve but there is a provision for it, you will probably have to source one from your local parts house.

>3 Is there a valve included for the cooling system?
>(can't get this one off either)

Again, you can get this from a parts house, or a classic Mustang vendor! You just need the upper heater hose fitting that screws into the intake.

>there's a plate under my carb with a line that goes to the
>passenger side valve cover, do i still need this? I've
>thought to take it completely off and add a oil filler cap
>on both sides.

You will need the plate, just block that hole off, and run the hose to your carb. If it's a holley carb, it runs to the back to the large hose barb. On an edelbrock carb I believe it's on the passengers side of the carb.

> how does the linkage hookup, is there a hole for the
>linkage, it seems to bolt to my intake manifold.
Your factory linkage will bolt to the intake just like it did on the factory manifold. It does look different, but it really isn't.....


>are there any other tricky parts for switching this, besides
>lifting the thing off

None that I can think of right now....Just take your time and don't snap off any bolts in the head.....

Kyle,
Dayton, Texas

 

The only fitting included with the manifold is the press in tube for the front that links up with the water pump. All of the other fittings will need to be removed from another manifold or replaced with new. Running two oilcaps is fine as long as they are the breather type. Your temperature sending unit will also screw into the RPM. Your kickdown/throttle linkage will bolt right up to the manifold but will need dramatically adjusted due to the height and placement differences. Consider getting a lokar or genie shifter throttle and kickdown linkage. These look a lot nicer and are easy to customize.