Edelbrock 2162 Automobile Parts User Manual
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1. PERFORMER PLUS CAMSHAFT LIFTERS LUBE KIT CATALOG 2162 MODEL 396 454 c i d Chevrolet V8 1967 amp later GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Please study these instructions carefully before you remove your stock camshaft If you have any questions or problems do not hesitate to contact our Technical Hotline at 1 800 416 8628 These instructions are designed to give general installation guidelines A complete step by step procedure manual would require many pages If you are a novice or just learning to work on automotive engines we recommend consulting either Chilton or Motors automotive manuals before you begin You may also wish to contact an experienced mechanic Be advised improper installation may result in LOW MILEAGE POOR PERFOR MANCE COSTLY REINSTALLATION AND EVEN ENGINE DAMAGE Installing a camshaft is a complex procedure Please follow these instructions care fully Failure to do so may void your warranty Before you begin the removal and installation process please examine the kit for possible shipping damage If the camshaft is damaged contact your dealer immediately Also make sure you have all the recommended tools and parts as listed below As you read through these instructions the first time use the preparation checklist to check off the exact items you will need Performer Plus camshaft 2162 is ground specifically for use with the corresponding Edelbrock Performer intake manifold 2161 or 3761 Performer Series carburetor2. 0 E M or non Edelbrock timing gear sets are not recommended for use with Edelbrock camshafts Figure 1 396 454 c i d Chevrolet V8 Firing Order 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Turn distributor counter clockwise to advance timing Figure 2 Timing Chain Sprocket Alignment 2008 Edelbrock Corp Rev 9 08 Ad mc page 3 Brochure 63 2162
3. 008 Edelbrock Corp page 2 NOTE On computer controlled engines adjusting the lifter pre load any looser than specified may cause valve clatter which will activate the knock detector and result in retarded ignition timing 4 Install front timing cover with new gasket NOTE Install new seal between oil pan and front cover if old seal is damaged after removal Use RTV silicone sealant on seal to ensure proper seal to pan Torque front timing cover bolts to 6 7 ft Ibs Install front harmonic balancer and torque to 85 ft lbs Install water pump using new gaskets and torque to 30 ft Ibs Install intake manifold using new intake gasket set and torque bolts to 25 ft lbs NOTE Before installing intake manifold you may want to change the oil filter and pour the new motor oil into the lifter valley over the new cam and lifters This will aid lubrication upon initial engine start up CONDO DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION AND ENGINE TIMING 1 Turn the engine over in direction of rotation until the 1 intake valve closes and continue until the pointer on the front cover is approxi mately five degrees before top dead center BTDC If valve cover is already on engine you may remove 1 spark plug and slowly rotate engine until you can feel compression with your finger then continue until the pointer on the front cover is approximately five degrees BTDC See Figure 1 for firing order 2 Re install the distributor with the rotor pointing
4. Figure 2 CAUTION When using Performer Link True Rolling Timing Chain and Gear Set 7810 with an Edelbrock cam and lifter kit straight up timing alignment is achieved If any other timing gear set is used it is neces sary to check camshaft position for correct timing alignment This requires indexing the camshaft with a degree wheel to verify timing alignment 0 E M or non Edelbrock timing gear sets are not recom mended for use with Edelbrock camshafts Use locking compound material on bolt threads holding gear to cam Torque to factory rec ommendations 20 ft lbs 3 Install new camshaft with new sprockets and timing chain PUSHROD AND ROCKER ARM INSTALLATION After the cam is installed and timed correctly see Figure 2 install pushrods lifters and rocker arms Replace any worn or damaged rocker arms VALVE ADJUSTMENT 1 Rotate engine until timing marks are aligned and 1 cylinder is at Top Dead Center TDC Back off rocker arm adjusting nut on 1 intake and exhaust rocker arms until play in pushrod is detected 2 Tighten rocker arm nut until play in pushrod is eliminated then tight en adjusting nut 1 2 additional turn With engine at 1 firing position adjust intake valves 1 2 5 and 7 and exhaust valves 1 3 4 and 8 3 Rotate engine 1 complete turn 360 b to 6 firing position and follow the same procedure for adjusting valves With engine at 6 TDC adjust intake valves 3 4 6 and 8 and exhaust valves 2 5 6 and 7 2
5. cket using a gear puller 18 Remove camshaft VALVE SPRINGS WARNING ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY n order for this Performer Plus cam and lifter kit to be covered under ANY WARRANTY you must use either the correct Edelbrock Sure Seat valve springs or the stock orig inal equipment valve springs Failure to do so could cause the cam lobes to wear excessively and could cause additional engine damage 1 This camshaft is designed to function either with the stock springs or with Edelbrock Sure Seat valve springs 5862 2 For older vehicles and vehicles with high mileage we highly recom mend replacing the valve springs with Sure Seat Valve Springs 5862 3 Check spring height and set to factory specifications for correct year and model 1 77 1 83 for original springs with valve rotators 1 88 for Edelbrock 5862 without rotators DUE TO THE MANY POSSIBLE SETTINGS OVER THE YEARS WE ADVISE CHECKING MOTORS CHILTON OR FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS FOR CORRECT SPRING HEIGHT FOR YOUR VEHICLE LIFTERS 1 New lifters must be used with a new camshaft Use only the lifters supplied with your kit 2 Check to make sure all lifters fit freely in lifter bores INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Coat cam lobes and bottom of each lifter with MOS2 lube supplied with your kit THIS WILL PREVENT CAM LOBE AND LIFTER WEAR FROM OCCURRING DURING INITIAL ENGINE START UP 2 Install camshaft with timing marks lined up as recommended by fac tory specifications See
6. king compound applied to threads of bolts Before installing your new Performer Plus camshaft check the gear drive on the distributor and oil pump for any signs of wear If worn be sure to replace with a new gear or you may wear out your camshaft prematurely High volume oil pumps are not recommended with Performer Plus camshafts Edelbrock camshafts are designed to use 0 E M type gears only Rev 9 08 Ad mc Brochure 63 2162 CAM GEARS AND CAMSHAFT END PLAY If cam gear becomes loose the cam will slide back in the block causing the lifters to hit the lobes next to them and also the cam bearing journals If the engine is run after this happens the bottom of the lifters and the sides of the lobes will become chipped TUBULAR EXHAUST SYSTEM For best performance a tubular exhaust system is recommended with the Performer package to provide the most low end torque Please consult your Edelbrock dealer or the Edelbrock catalog for a listing of available Edelbrock Tubular Exhaust Systems Be sure to check local emission control regulations for legality of camshaft and exhaust system changes IMPORTANT NOTE When using Performer Link True Rolling timing chain and gear sets 7810 with an Edelbrock cam and lifter kit straight up timing alignment is achieved If any other timing gear set is used it is necessary to check camshaft position for correct timing alignment This requires indexing the camshaft with a degree wheel to verify timing alignment
7. manifold to assist in 3 Remove radiator and air conditioning condenser if so equipped In getting the distributor properly located during re installation some cases the front grille may have to be removed Measure dis 10 Remove carburetor and intake manifold Remove and discard intake tance from front cover to grille or brackets that may interfere with manifold gasket camshaft against the length of the camshaft 11 Remove rocker arms and pushrods Inspect all rockers and 4 Disconnect fuel line and plug CAUTION Residual pressure may cause pushrods and replace any showing excessive wear or damage fuel to spray out when connections are loosened 12 Remove hydraulic valve lifters 5 Disconnect all linkage from carburetor such as throttle throttle 13 Remove crankshaft pulley and using a suitable puller crankshaft springs transmission and cruise control dampener 6 Remove coil wires and sensor wires 14 Remove water pump and front cover You may need to loosen oil 7 Tag and remove vacuum lines pan bolts before removing front cover 8 Remove valve covers NOTE The front cover oil seal should be replaced before the front cover 9 Remove distributor cap and wires rotate engine until rotor points is re installed 2008 Edelbrock Corp Rev 9 08 AJ mc page 1 Brochure 63 2162 15 Rotate engine until timing marks are aligned as in Figure 1 16 Remove bolts retaining camshaft sprocket Remove sprocket and chain 17 Remove crank spro
8. s and Tubular Exhaust Systems They are dyno matched and street proven to work as a team However the Performer Plus camshaft package may be used by itself PREPARATION CHECKLIST Tools amp Equipment For Installation Hardware amp Parts To Buy e Box and open end wrenches e Gaskets OEM or equivalent e Socket set e Pipe plugs if needed e Pliers channel locks amp hose clamp e Edelbrock Gasgacinch 9300 e Screw drivers regular and phillips e RTV Silicone Gasket Sealer e Torque wrench e Chalk Paper and pencil e Distributor wrench e Radiator coolant e Timing light e Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs 5862 e Hammer e Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing e Vacuum gauge Chain and Gear Set 7810 e Harmonic balancer puller e Teflon tape e Crankshaft gear puller e Front cover oil seal OEM or equivalent e Gasket scraper or putty knife e Water bucket e Rags e Engine oil amp filter e Masking tape for tagging hoses and electrical wires REMOVAL OF ENGINE PARTS BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION Be sure to keep all parts in order WARNING DO NOT REMOVE RADIATOR CAP OR RADIATOR HOSES WHILE ENGINE IS HOT 1 Disconnect the battery towards number 1 terminal in cap and pointer on front cover is on top 2 Drain radiator coolant Drain plug will normally be located on lower dead center TDC and remove distributor Note the approximate posi right or left side of the radiator facing the engine tion of the distributor housing in relation to the
9. towards No 1 termi nal in the cap and with the distributor housing in its original position If distributor will not drop down all the way to the flange on the mani fold it will be necessary to align the distributor shaft with the oil pump drive Slowly rotate the engine until the distributor drops down against the manifold then continue turning until the rotor is pointing towards 1 terminal and the timing marks once again come to five degrees BTDC 3 Lightly tighten the hold down clamp so that the distributor can still be turned to determine final setting using a timing light with the engine running 4 Replace valve covers throttle linkage and remaining vacuum and electrical connections 5 Engine oil amp filter should be changed before start up and again after camshaft break in CAMSHAFT amp LIFTER RUN IN IMPORTANT DO NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN UNDER 2500 RPM FOR THE FIRST 1 2 HOUR Slow idle speeds may result in severe cam and lifter wear START THE ENGINE AND BRING TO BREAK IN RPM AS SOON AS POS SIBLE NOTE Check all fuel lines and water hoses for leakage before trying to start engine IMPORTANT NOTES AFFECTING YOUR WARRANTY CAM LOBE WEAR Cam lobe wear is almost non existent unless mismatched parts are used or installation of the cam and lifters are done improperly Most cam damage is caused by the timing gear loosening due to improper torque on bolts Bolts holding gear to camshaft should be torqued carefully and a loc
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