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Edelbrock 7166 Performer RPM Intake Manifold Bolt Torque Sequence Diagram

Edelbrock V8 intake manifold showing the numbered bolt torque tightening sequence around the gasket surface.

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This document is a top-view line drawing of an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, casting/part number 7166, showing the recommended bolt-tightening sequence. Sixteen circled callout numbers (1 through 16) are arranged around the manifold's perimeter, indicating the order in which the intake manifold bolts should be tightened — starting near the center bolts and working outward in an alternating top/bottom pattern, ending with the outermost corner bolts (15 and 16). The manifold itself carries cast lettering reading "Edelbrock" and "PERFORMER RPM," along with runner/port numbers 1–4 on the upper runners and 5–8 on the lower runners, identifying the cylinders each intake port feeds. The drawing shows a dual-plane manifold with a square-bore carburetor mounting pad in the center. No torque values (ft-lb specifications), thread sizes, or year/model applicability statements appear in the image — only the bolt sequence numbering and cast identification markings. A reader can learn the correct 16-bolt tightening order for installing this Edelbrock 7166 Performer RPM intake manifold and identify the part by its casting number. The scan was uploaded to a 1979 Ford Bronco gallery, though the document itself does not state a vehicle application.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the bolt tightening sequence for the Edelbrock 7166 Performer RPM intake manifold?
The diagram shows a 16-bolt sequence numbered 1 through 16, alternating between the top and bottom rows and working outward: positions 1–4 near the center, then 5–12 progressively outward, with 13 and 14 on the right end and 15 and 16 on the left end tightened last.
How many bolts does this intake manifold use?
The diagram shows 16 numbered bolt positions around the manifold.
What part number is shown on the manifold?
The casting number 7166 is shown on the right side of the manifold, along with the cast lettering "Edelbrock" and "PERFORMER RPM."
Does this diagram give torque values in ft-lbs?
No. The diagram only shows the tightening order (bolt positions 1–16); no torque values are printed on this document.

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