General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Carburetor Installation
Repair & overhaul
For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.
Before you start
- If any leaks exist stop engine immediately and recheck connections
Procedure
- Place a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
- Install the wedge plate (if equipped).
- Install carburetor and throttle bracket; torque all studs to 15 N-m (132 lb in).
- Connect the fuel line.
- Attach the throttle cable.
- Attach the electric choke wires to their terminals.
- Install flame arrestor and ventilation hoses.
- Turn on fuel; reconnect battery; start engine and check for gasoline leaks.
Specs & values
- Torque all studs to 15 N-m (132 lb in)
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.