Vmac V910017 Installation guide

Installation Manual for VMAC

System V910017

2016+ Ford F-650 – F-750 Super Duty

(Hydraulic Brakes Only)

6.7 L Power Stroke Diesel

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Installation Manual for VMAC 
System V910017 
2016+ Ford F-650 – F-750 Super Duty 
(Hydraulic Brakes Only) 
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 
 
Safety ................................................................................................. 3 
Warranty ............................................................................................. 4 
General Information .......................................................................... 5 
System Identification, Warranty and Warnings .............................. 6 
Preparing for Installation .................................................................. 8 
Modifying the coolant hoses ............................................................ 12 
Modifying Fan Stator ........................................................................ 14 
Installing the Separator Tank (AOST), Brackets and Hoses ......... 18 
Installing the Cooler .......................................................................... 21 
Installing the Tensioner, Compressor and P-clip Brackets .......... 23 
Installing the CAC Brackets ............................................................. 28 
Routing and Connecting the Hoses ................................................ 31 
Installing the VMAC Belt and Fan .................................................... 37 
Adding Oil to the System ................................................................. 39 
Installing the Control Components ................................................. 40 
Connecting the CAC Hoses ............................................................. 44 
Completing and Testing the Installation ......................................... 46 
Setup, Performance Testing and Adjustments .............................. 48 
Air Receiver Tank .............................................................................. 50 
Accessory Products ......................................................................... 51 
Warranty Registration ....................................................................... 52 
 
 
 
   
 

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Changes and Revisions

Additional Application Information

• 2016+ Ford F-650 – F-750 Super Duty (Hydraulic Brakes Only) 6.7L

Power Stroke Diesel

Registered Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective

owners. Their use by VMAC is for identification of the manufacturers’

products only and does not imply any affiliation to, or endorsement of said

companies.

Loctite®, Loctite® 242 and are registered trademarks of Henkel AG &

Company KGaA.

Ford® and Power Stroke® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor

Company

Important Information

The information in this manual is intended for certified VMAC installers who

have been trained in installation procedures and for people with mechanical

trade certification who have the tools and equipment to properly and safely

perform the installation. Do not attempt this installation if you do not have the

appropriate mechanical training, knowledge and experience.

Follow all safety precautions for mechanical work. Any grinding, bending or

restructuring operations for correct fit in modified vehicles must follow

standard shop practices.

Notice

materials are provided by VMAC for informational purposes only, without

representation or warranty of any kind, and VMAC shall not be liable for

errors or omissions with respect to the materials. The only warranties for

VMAC products and services are those set forth in the express warranty

statements accompanying such products and services, if any, and nothing

herein shall be construed as constituting an additional warranty. You may

print or copy for your personal use any whole page or pages in this

document. All other use, copying or reproduction in both print and electronic

form of any part of this document without the written consent of VMAC is

prohibited. The information contained herein may be changed without prior

notice. Printed in Canada

Revision

Revision Details

Revised

by

Checked by

Implemented

Eng.

Tech.

Qual.

Mech.

Elec.

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Initial Release

MSP

DSA

AJH

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AMG

23 JAN 2017

B

ECN 17-059 Update CAC reducer size

MSP

KRM

N/A

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AMG

6 April 2017

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Safety

Important Safety Notice

The information contained in this manual is based on sound engineering

principles, research, extensive field experience and technical information.

Information is constantly changing with the addition of new models,

assemblies and service techniques. If a discrepancy is noted in this manual,

contact VMAC prior to initiating or proceeding with installation, service or

repair. Current information may clarify the issue. Any person with knowledge

of such discrepancies who performs service and repair assumes all risks.

Only proven service procedures are recommended. Anyone who departs

from the specific instructions provided in this manual must first assure that

their safety and that of others is not being compromised and that there will

be no adverse effects on performance or the operational safety of the

equipment.

VMAC will not be held responsible for any liability, consequential damages,

injuries, loss or damage to individuals or to equipment as a result of the

failure of any person to properly adhere to the procedures set out in this

manual or standard safety practices. Safety should be your first

consideration in performing service operations. If you have any questions

concerning the procedures in this manual or require any more information on

details that are not included in this manual, please contact VMAC before

beginning repairs.

Safety Messages

This manual contains various warnings, cautions and notices that must be

observed to reduce the risk of personal injury during installation, service or

repair and the possibility that improper installation, service or repair may

damage the equipment or render it unsafe.

This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning

your personal safety. Watch for this symbol; it points out important

safety precautions, it means, “Attention, become alert! Your

personal safety is involved”. Read the message that follows and be

alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Be alert; your

safety is involved. As it is impossible to warn about every

conceivable hazard, let good common sense be your guide.

This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions on a specific

procedure that if not followed may damage or reduce the useful life

of the compressor or other equipment.

This symbol is used to call your attention to additional instructions or

special emphasis on a specific procedure.

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Warranty

Standard Product Warranty

For complete warranty information, including both our standard Product

Warranty and Limited Lifetime Warranty requirements, please refer to our

current published warranty located at:

www.vmacair.com/warranty

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact us and we will be

happy to send you our warranty.

VMAC’s warranty is subject to change without notice.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Effective 1 October 2015 - The Compressor Assembly (excluding Inlet and

Clutch, where applicable) is warranted against manufacturer defects in

materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the Compressor

Assembly. Restrictions apply – refer to VMAC Warranty Policy and VMAC

Limited Lifetime Warranty for full details.

Warranty Registration

The VMAC warranty form is located at the back of this manual. This warranty

form must be completed and sent to VMAC at the time of installation for any

subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid.

There are 4 ways warranty forms can be submitted to VMAC:

Online

www.vmacair.com/warranty/

Email

[email protected]

Fax

(250) 740-3201

Mail

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General Information

Before You Start

Read this manual before attempting installation so that you can familiarize

yourself with the components and how they fit on the vehicle. Identify

variations for different engine models and different situations that are listed in

the manual. Open the package, unpack the components and identify them.

Torque Specifications

All fasteners must be torqued to specifications. Use manufacturers’ torque

values for OEM fasteners. Apply Loctite 242 (blue) or equivalent on all

engine-mounted fasteners. Torque values are with Loctite applied unless

otherwise specified.

STANDARD GRADE 8 NATIONAL COARSE THREAD

Size

1/4

5/16

3/8

7/16

1/2

9/16

5/8

3/4

Foot-pounds (ft•lb)

9

18

35

55

80

110

170

280

Newton meter (N•m)

12

24

47

74

108

149

230

379

STANDARD GRADE 8 NATIONAL FINE THREAD

Size

3/8

7/16

1/2

5/8

3/4

Foot-pounds (ft•lb)

40

60

90

180

320

Newton meter (N•m)

54

81

122

244

434

METRIC CLASS 10.9

Size

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

Foot-pounds (ft-lb)

4.5

19

41

69

104

174

Newton meter (N•m)

6

25

55

93

141

236

Table 1 – Torque Table

Special Tools Required

• Pneumatic fan wrench removal set (such as Lisle® 43300) or a manual

fan pulley holder (such as KD Tool® KD3900)

Hose Information

Depending on other installed equipment, it might be necessary to move the

air/oil separation tank from its intended location. The hoses used in VMAC

compressor systems have a specific inner liner that is compatible with VMAC

compressor oil. Use of hoses other than those supplied or recommended by

VMAC may cause compressor damage and may void your warranty. Please

contact VMAC for replacement hoses and further information.

Ordering Parts

To order parts, contact your VMAC dealer. Your dealer will ask for the VMAC

serial number, part number, description and quantity. To locate your nearest

dealer, call 1-877-912-6605 or online at www.vmacair.com.

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System Identification, Warranty and

Warnings

Preparation for installation is very important. Missing a step or an item can

cause problems in the installation or damage to components.

Check off each item as it is completed so that no steps are missed.

 Check through the illustrated parts list to ensure that all components are

present and that they are in the correct quantity. If any components are

missing, have the system ID ready and call VMAC technical support at

(888) 241-2289.

 Complete the warranty form. The VMAC warranty form is located at the

back of this manual, as well as online at:

http://vmacair.com/warranty/

This warranty form must be completed and returned to VMAC at the time of

installation for any subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid.

The System Identification Number Plate must be attached to

the vehicle at the time of installation. This plate provides

information that allows VMAC to assist with parts and repairs.

 Mark and drill (2x) 7/64 in holes in the top of the cross member in front of

the hood support. Secure the plate with the supplied self- tapping

screws. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 - System Identification Plate

 Clean the cross member beside the System ID plate and affix the belt

routing diagram to the cross member.

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 As part of the installation process, ensure that the operating instruction

label is affixed in an obvious location so that it can be seen by vehicle

operators. A good spot for this is usually on the inside of the door or on

the panel underneath the steering wheel (Figure 2).

Figure 2 - Operating Instruction Label

 To alert any technicians that may service the vehicle, affix the warning

label in the engine compartment near the hood latch in a visible location.

Thoroughly clean the selected area before affixing the label (Figure 3).

Figure 3 - Warning Label

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Preparing for Installation

Do not use a test light to probe for power on vehicle circuits,

the increased current draw of the test light may damage

components.

Ensure that the VMAC Warranty Registration has been filled

out. Install the System Identification Number Plate and

operating instruction label. (Please see page 6 for details).

 Locate the blunt-cut OEM SEIC wire harness, on the driver side just

below the OBDII port. Within this bundle, locate the transmission park

signal wire (CET22 grey wire with brown stripe). If CET22 is not present,

locate the neutral signal wire (CET21 green wire with white stripe).

 Use a multi meter to verify the transmission park (or neutral) signal. Turn

the key to the “IGN2” position, (do not start the truck), to supply power to

the dash display. The resistance to ground should read close to 0 Ω in

“PARK” (or “NUETRAL” if CET21 is used) and open circuit in all other

gears. Put the vehicle in “PARK” and turn the key to the “OFF” position.

The transmission park signal needs to be electrically verified

with a multimeter to ensure the correct wire is read.

 Mark the transmission park (or neutral) signal wire for connection later in

the “Installing the Control Components” section.

 Disconnect both batteries to prevent electrical shorts.

 Optional: Remove the hood to provide better access to the engine bay.

 Drain the primary and secondary radiators into separate, clean

containers. Set the coolant aside for use later.

 Disconnect the MAF sensor plug on the air box lid.

 Remove the air box.

 Cover the air intake port to prevent debris from entering the engine.

 Disconnect the hot air intake at the top of the Charge Air Cooler (CAC)

and plug the tube to prevent debris from entering the engine. Retain the

hose clamps.

 Disconnect the cold air discharge at the bottom of the CAC and at the

engine intake. Retain the OEM gear clamps

 Cover the intake to prevent debris from entering the engine.

 Remove the CAC. Retain the grommet, it will be reused later.

 Remove the CAC brackets.

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 Cut the CAC bracket studs flush with the bracket to provide adequate

clearance for the cobra head (Figure 4)

Figure 4 – Remove CAC bracket stud

 Remove the lower radiator hose. This will be modified in a later section.

 Remove the left and right radiator braces (Figure 5).

Figure 5 – Left and right radiator braces

Cut studs flush

with bracket

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 Remove the hood support cable from the hood.

 Remove the left and right radiator brackets (Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Remove the top radiator bracket

 Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator and disconnect the

overflow tube.

 Remove the upper radiator shroud. The A/C lines may need to be

deflected slightly to clear the indent in the shroud (Figure 7).

Figure 7 – Outer radiator shroud

 Remove the lower fan shroud by compressing the fan stator gasket and

pull the lower shroud up. The A/C lines may need to be deflected slightly

to raise the shroud past them.

 Place cardboard between the radiator and the fan.

 Remove the fasteners from the fan stator (Figure 7).

 Disconnect the fan harness.

Remove bracket

Remove the upper

radiator shroud

Remove the

fasteners from

the fan stator

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 Remove the fan using a pneumatic fan wrench (such as Lisle 43300).

 Remove the fan and the stator from the engine bay as one unit.

Installing the VMAC crank pulley

 Remove the 4 OEM crank pulley balancer bolts and discard them. Install

the VMAC crank pulley on the OEM balancer/pulley. Ensure the center

locating boss goes into the OEM balancer.

 Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the 4 supplied M12 x 60 mm crank pulley

bolts, add the supplied M12 washers and install the VMAC crank pulley.

 Torque the crank pulley bolts to 22 ft•lbs.

 Tighten the crank pulley bolts an additional 90°.

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Modifying the coolant hoses

□ Remove the lower primary coolant hose that is attached to the primary

cooler and engine (Figure 8).

Figure 8 – Modifying the lower radiator hose

□ Measure and cut the OEM radiator hose 11 in from the edge shown

(Figure 9).

Figure 9 – Modifying the lower radiator hose

From radiator

To engine

From radiator

11 in

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□ Measure 9 in along the outside edge of the OEM cuff. Mark and cut the

hose (Figure 10).

Figure 10 – Modifying the lower radiator hose

□ Discard the 90° rubber section cut off from the OEM radiator hose

(Figure 11).

Figure 11 – Modifying the lower radiator hose

From radiator

From radiator (discard)

To engine

Modified OEM

radiator hose

9 in

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Modifying Fan Stator

□ Lay the fan stator on a work surface with the rubber gasket side down.

The mounting legs that are closest together are the bottom mounts.

(Figure 12).

Figure 12 – Fully modified fan stator

FEAD belt relief (top left of stator) (Figure 13, Figure 14)

 Measure 12 1/2 in from the OEM split in the gasket (cut line “A”) on the

left, outside edge of the stator and mark a cut line (Figure 13).

 Install a new rivet on the gasket side of the marked cut line to replace

the rivet lost in the modification.

 Measure 10 in from the OEM split on the left, inside edge of the stator

and mark a cut line (Figure 13). The line drawn between these 2 points

is cut line “B”.

Figure 13 – FEAD belt relief (top left)

12 1/2 in

10 in

Top of stator

OEM split

Crank pulley relief

FEAD belt relief

OEM split

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 At the OEM split, mark the cut line “A” 1/2 in deep (measured from the

vane surface) (Figure 13 and Figure 14).

 At cut line “B”, mark the cut line 3/4 in deep (measured from the vane

surface) (Figure 13and Figure 14).

Figure 14 – Top left stator modification

□ Using a grinder or similar tool, remove the 3 vanes below the OEM split

(Figure 15).

Figure 15 – Remove stator vanes

Crank pulley relief (bottom of stator) (Figure 16, Figure 17,

Figure 18, Figure 19)

 Measure 6 1/4 in from both sides of the centreline. Mark the left-hand

outside edge as “C”, mark the right hand outside edge as “D” (Figure

16).

 Mark a cut line 3/4 in from, and parallel to, the outside edge of the left

hand bottom mount as cut line “E”.

 Mark a cut line 3/4 in from, and parallel to, the outside edge of the right

hand bottom mount as cut line “F”.

 Mark a cut line from “C” (following the curvature of the stator) to the

bottom of the cut line of the left hand bottom mount as cut line “G”.

 Mark a cut line from “D” (through the middle of the radius of the vane) to

the bottom of the cut line of the right hand bottom mount as cut line “H”.

 Mark horizontal cut lines from the inside of the left hand mount and the

inside of the right hand mount, just underneath the 90° turn, as cut line

“J” and “K”.

Remove

1/2 in

Top

Bottom

A

B

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 Mark a cutline between “G” and “H”, 3/4 in from the top surface of the

stator as cut line “L”.

Figure 16 – Fan stator crank pulley relief

The crank pulley relief requires removing a portion of the

stator’s mount supports. Remove as little material as possible

to provide clearance for the crank pulley while maintaining the

structure of the stator mount.

□ See the figures below for more detail indicating the cut lines for the lower

portion of the stator (Figure 17, Figure 18, Figure 19).

Figure 17 – Bottom left mount

Figure 18 – Bottom right mount

Figure 19 – Inside view

6 1/4 in

10 in

℄

C

E

G

J

L

6 1/4 in

D

F

H

K

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□ Optional: Make a horizontal notch on the inside of the bottom mounts to

assist with remounting the stator on the engine (Figure 20, Figure 21).

Figure 20 – Bottom left mount

Figure 21 – Bottom right mount

 Drill out the OEM rivets as required.

 Make the serpentine belt and crank pulley relief cuts

(Figure 22, Figure 23).

Figure 22 – Crank pulley relief

Figure 23 – FEAD belt relief

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Installing the Separator Tank (AOST),

Brackets and Hoses

Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to all fasteners.

Installing the Air Oil Separator Tank

The Air Oil Separator Tank (AOST) will be mounted roughly centered on the

first cross member behind the cab.

□ Carefully remove the brake lines from the 2 guides. Unbolt the OEM line

guides and set aside for later use (Figure 24).

Figure 24 – Line guides

□ Install the OEM line guides onto the AOST mount brackets using the

supplied flat head bolts (Figure 25).

Figure 25 – AOST brackets

Line guide

fasteners

Lines guides

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