blackwing frustration
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 369
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From: Calgary AB
blackwing frustration
Have an 03, so I'm supposed to use the piece of tubing that comes with the filter. I've got it all together, but the unit seems too long for the compartment, meaning I can't get the grommets on top of the radiator shroud to sit properly. The entire unit is slightly propped up. NOthing in the way, everything is lined up. I've pushed the tubing on as far as it will go!
This is supposed to be easy.... someone help me please!
This is supposed to be easy.... someone help me please!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 763
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From: Oceanside Ca
Blackwing here too
If the tubing you are talking about is the large diameter tubing that connects the Blackwing to the air intake? My Blackwing instructions told me to trim the tubing to length to make the Blackwing fit properly. You are most likely using the entire piece of tubing without trimming it shorter. That will cause the problems you are describing. I had to shorten my tubing considerably to get the correct fit. Try installing the Blackwing without the tubing, then hold it level with the air intake. Then you will have the correct dimension or length for your tubing. Trim as necessary and you will have it! If you have any further questions I can probably go out and take a digital picture for you.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
If the tubing you are talking about is the large diameter tubing that connects the Blackwing to the air intake? My Blackwing instructions told me to trim the tubing to length to make the Blackwing fit properly. You are most likely using the entire piece of tubing without trimming it shorter. That will cause the problems you are describing. I had to shorten my tubing considerably to get the correct fit. Try installing the Blackwing without the tubing, then hold it level with the air intake. Then you will have the correct dimension or length for your tubing. Trim as necessary and you will have it! If you have any further questions I can probably go out and take a digital picture for you.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 369
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From: Calgary AB
Ryan,
No where in my instructions does it say to trim (maybe I missed it), but I was just sitting on my garage floor and thinking of doing that very thing.
I'd say I need to start with at least a 1/2 inch to start.
Thanks for the insight, at least I don't feel crazy now!
Many thanks!
No where in my instructions does it say to trim (maybe I missed it), but I was just sitting on my garage floor and thinking of doing that very thing.
I'd say I need to start with at least a 1/2 inch to start.
Thanks for the insight, at least I don't feel crazy now!
Many thanks!
Pro
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 686
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From: Ex suburban, now Chicago... IL
Take it easy... I had the same problem. Loosen all clamps and seat the unit on the grommets as expected. Once everything is seated right go ahead and tighten things up. You shoud be good to go...
