Zipper's Performance 117-097 User Manual
Installation Instructions for
Zippers Thunderbird XL
Air Cleaner Kit
Part # 117-096, 117-097
(1) Gasket, carb to a/c backplate (1) Air cleaner backplate
(2) Breather bolts (4) ½” Sealing washers
(1) Chrome breather tube (2) Hose clamps
(1) Pre-formed breather hose (1) 1/8”NPT x 3/8” fitting
(3) Air filter mounting stanchions (3) Torx head cap screws
(3) ¼” thick spacers (1) Thunderbird air filter element
1. Remove existing air cleaner cover, filter,
backplate and breather/support bolts (2).
Do not remove the support bracket. Retain
the cover and cover mounting bracket.
List of Materials
3. Install the supplied hose fitting into the
backplate; attach the hose to the fitting.
Hold the backplate with the fitting at 12
o’clock and position the hose to the right as
shown in the photo. Tighten the clamp.
2. Place a sealing washer on both sides of
the breather tube banjo fittings and install
the chrome breather tube with the hose
nipple on the front head using the banjo
bolts supplied (be careful to center the
sealing washers during tightening; use blue
Loctite®). Do not overtighten.
4. Install the gasket to the backplate and
install the backplate using the supplied
stanchions with blue Loctite®. Attach the
backplate hose to the chrome breather tube.
5. Locate the (3) Torx head screws and
spacers supplied and Apply blue Loctite® to
the screws. Insert a screw through the air
cleaner cover bracket, and a spacer over
the screw as shown.
6. Place the filter element over the
stanchions and install the cover bracket to
the stanchions (the spacer goes between
the element and the cover bracket). Leave
the first screw loose and install the other
two screws with spacers. Tighten the
screws.
This product is legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway.
7. Re-install the air cleaner cover using
the original mounting hardware (use blue
Loctite®). Optional: Use an adhesive to
attach the rubber seal trim to the cover for a
finishing touch.
Tips For Cleaning Your Thunderbird Filter Element
Gent t
ly shake off and brush away excess dirt. Spray on Cleaning Solution so tha
the filter is fully saturated, and let s es. Rinse filter from the clean
de to the dirty side until water comes through clear. Use only low pressure from a
si
p or hose.
ta
Allow filter to dry. A fan may be used to speed process.
DO NOT use heated air blowers, compressed air, or open flame.
Make one careful application of Filter Oil to e
Allow oil to seep into filter for 20 minutes.
Re-oil any areas that still appear dry. Do not over oil.
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