PERFORMER-PLUS
Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit
CATALOG #2172
MODEL: 351-M/400 c.i.d. Ford V8
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT—
Use the following checklist for items needed.
R
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Box and open-end wrenches
❑
Socket set
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Distributor wrench
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Pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)
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Screw drivers (regular and phillips)
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Torque wrench
❑
Hammer
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Gasket scraper or putty knife
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Timing light
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Gear puller-for
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Rags
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Water bucket
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Harmonic balancer puller
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Vacuum gauge
Please
study these instructions carefully before installing your new camshaft. If you have any questions or problems, do not hesitate to con-
tact our
Technical Hotline at: (800) 416-8628
from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time or e-mail
us at:
edelbrock@edelbrock.com.
CAMSHAFT:
Edelbrock Performer-Plus camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer manifold. The Performer
manifold #2171 or #3771, and Performer-Plus camshaft #2172, are designed to work as a team to give you better driveability and performance.
They are dyno-matched and street-proven. For best results, use the Edelbrock manifold/camshaft package with the carburetor and headers we
recommend.
NOTE:
Maximum performance is achieved when packages are used with a 4-bbl carburetor and headers, however packages may be used with
any of the following equipment:
➤
manifold/camshaft package only
➤
aftermarket carburetor specified in instructions and catalog
➤
1-5/8" headers
➤
aftermarket/re-curved distributors
IMPORTANT:
This instruction sheet provides general installation guidelines which can affect your warranty. Read it carefully. It is not our
intent to cover each detail of installation here; a step-by-step procedure manual would be far too lengthy. We want to caution you that installing
a camshaft is a complicated procedure that requires a good general knowledge of automotive engines. If you are not confident that you can
complete the camshaft installation successfully, we suggest you consider having it installed by an experienced mechanic.
CAUTION:
Improper installation will result in
LOW MILEAGE, POOR PERFORMANCE, COSTLY RE-INSTALLATION, and
ENGINE DAMAGE. TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
Carefully study and understand all
instructions. Examine the camshaft for possible shipping damage (if damaged contact your dealer immediately).
PREPARATION CHECKLIST
HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY
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Intake gaskets-OEM or equivalent Fel-Pro #1240
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Pipe plugs, if needed
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Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300
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RTV silicone sealer
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Chalk, Paper and pencil
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Radiator coolant
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Teflon tape
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Edelbrock Performer-Link
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Thread locking compound
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Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs,
True Rolling Timing Set, #7821
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Front cover oil seal-OEM or equivalent
#5872 or #5972 (for valve rotators)
➤
Manifold bolt kit #8574
1.
Disconnect battery.
2.
For ease of installation, keep all parts in some sort of order.
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap or radiator hose if engine
is hot.
3.
Drain radiator coolant, move fan shroud back and remove fan and
spacer from water pump. On air conditioned vehicles, remove bolt,
lower idler pulley and compressor-to- water pump mount.
Disconnect hoses and brackets. Most vehicles will require radiator
removal prior to cam removal. Remove water pump.
4.
Disconnect all linkage from carburetor such as throttle, throttle
springs, transmission, cruise control and automatic choke.
5.
Tag and remove vacuum lines.
6.
Remove valve covers.
7.
Remove distributor cap and wires, rotate engine until rotor points
towards number 1 terminal in cap and pointer on front cover is on
Top Dead Center (TDC) and remove distributor. Note the approxi-
mate position of the vacuum advance canister in relation to the
manifold to assist in getting the distributor properly located during
re-installation.
8.
Remove carburetor and intake manifold.
9.
Remove rocker arms and pushrods.
CAUTION:
If your engine has non-adjustable rocker arms care
must be taken to keep the pushrods and rocker arms in proper
order, as they may be different lengths.
10. Remove hydraulic valve lifters.
11. Remove crankshaft pulley and, using a suitable puller, crankshaft
dampener.
12. Disconnect fuel pump outlet line from fuel pump and remove fuel
pump. Remove front cover bolts and cut oil pan gasket flush with
cylinder block. Remove front cover and water pump as an
assembly.
NOTE:
The front cover oil seal should be replaced before the front
cover is re-installed.
13. Rotate engine until timing marks are aligned as shown in Fig. 1.
14. Remove cam sprocket bolt, washer, and fuel pump eccentric. Slide
sprocket and timing chain forward to remove.
15. Remove thrust plate and camshaft. Using appropriate gear puller,
remove crank sprocket.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE PARTS REMOVAL BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
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Brochure #63-0082
© 2002 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 03/02
