Edelbrock 2132 Automobile Parts User Manual
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1. N PERFORMER PLUS CAMSHAFT LIFTERS LUBE KIT CATALOG 2132 MODEL 304 360 401 c i d AMC V8 engines GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Please study these instructions carefully before you remove your stock camshaft If you have any questions or problems do not hesitate to con tact 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 carefully 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 camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer AMC manifold 2131 or 3731 Both are dyno matched and street proven to work as a2. lash Install push rods and rocker arm assembly and tighten rocker arm nuts on early models and bridge cap screws on late models NOTE On late models alternately tighten cap screws one turn at a time FRONT COVER OIL SEAL REMOVAL amp INSTALLATION For front seal removal pry seal out from the inside of the cover Clean seal bore and apply light coat of suitable sealer such as Edelbrock Gasgacinch 9300 to outer surface of new seal Drive seal into place from inside cover using suitable tool When seal contacts outer flange of cover it is installed correctly Apply a light film of engine oil to lips of neoprene seal INSTALL FRONT COVER Remove lower locating dowel pin from engine block and clean all gasket surfaces Cut both sides of oil pan gasket flush with engine block Using old gasket as a guide trim new gasket to correspond to amount cut off at oil pan Apply suitable sealer such as RTV Silicone sealant to both sides of gasket and install on engine front cover Install front oil pan seal and align tongues of new oil pan gasket pieces with seal and cement into place on cover Apply suitable seal er to cut off edges of original oil pan gaskets and place cover into position then install two front oil pan bolts Tighten bolts slowly and evenly until cover aligns with upper locating dowel Install lower dowel through cover and drive into corresponding hole in engine block Install cover retaining bolts in same locat
3. 4 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 280 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 448 Exhaust 0 472 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 3 ATDC 27 ABDC Exhaust 42 BBDC 8 BIDC Centerlines Lobe Separation 110 Intake Centerline 105 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Set 7818 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets fea ture three keyways for specific timing selection Always use the 0 or straight up timing mark when installing Performer Plus camshafts with Performer Link Timing Sets CAMSHAFT Performer Plus CATALOG 2132 ENGINE 304 401 c i d AMC V8 RPM RANGE 1500 5500 CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5832 or 5932 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 278 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 204 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 280 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 448 Exhaust 0 472 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 3 ATDC 27 ABDC Exhaust 42 BBDC 8 BTDC Centerlines Lobe Separation 110 Intake Centerline 105 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Set 7818 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets fea ture three ke
4. ft Use only the lifters supplied with your kit 2 Check to make sure all lifters fit freely in lifter bores e 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 occur ring during initial engine start up Do NOT pre oil or pump up lifters before installation as this may hold valves off the valve seat leading to loss of compression and or bent valves during initial engine start up 2 Install new camshaft with new sprockets and timing chain CAUTION When using Performer Link True Rolling Timing Chain and Gear Set 7818 with an Edelbrock cam and lifter kit straight up tim ing 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 0 E M or non Edelbrock timing gear sets are not recommended for use with Edelbrock camshafts Use locking com pound material on bolt threads holding gear to cam Torque to factory recommendations 30 ft lbs 2008 Edelbrock Corp OonNnND oO Install camshaft with timing marks lined up as recommended by fac tory specifications See Figure 2 PUSHROD AND ROCKER ARM INSTALLATION After the cam is installed and timed correctly see Figure 2 install pushrods lifters and rocker arms VALVE ADJUSTMENT Rocker arm adjustment is 0
5. fter break in CAMSHAFT amp LIFTER RUN IN IMPORTANT DO NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN UNDER 2000 RPM FOR THE FIRST 1 2 HOUR Vary engine speed between 2000 and 2500 rpm Slow idle speeds may result in severe cam and lifter wear START THE ENGINE AND BRING TO BREAK IN RPM 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 is 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 locking 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 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS With the Edelbrock manifold and camshaft package plus a header installation a carburetor jet change and ignition change may be required for best performance Due to the varied applications of years and models of vehicles no one combination could suffice for all installations The following procedure is only a guideline and in many cases the manufacturing specifications for recommended carbure tors or timing may be best Fig
6. ion they were removed from and tighten Torque front timing cover bolts to 25 ft Ibs Install front harmonic balancer and torque to 80 ft lbs Install fuel pump and pushrod Install water pump using new gaskets and torque to 4 ft lbs Install intake manifold using new intake gasket set and torque bolts to 25 ft lbs DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION AND ENGINE TIMING Turn the engine over in direction of rotation until the No 1 intake valve closes and continue until the pointer on the front cover is approximately five degrees before top dead center BTDC See Figure 1 for firing order Re install the distributor with the rotor pointing 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 engine 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 engine then continue turning until two complete revolu tions are completed and the timing marks once again come to five degrees BTDC Rev 9 08 AJ mc Brochure 63 2132 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 Replace valve covers carburetor linkage and remaining vacuum and electrical connections Engine oil amp filter should be changed before and a
7. k Tubular Exhaust Systems Be sure to check local emission control regulations for legality of camshaft and exhaust system changes Timing Figure 2 Timing Chain Sprogket Alignment Rev 9 08 AJ mc Brochure 63 2132 CAMSHAFT Performer Plus CATALOG 2132 ENGINE 304 401 c i d AMC V8 RPM RANGE 1500 5500 CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5832 or 5932 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 278 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 204 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 280 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 448 Exhaust 0 472 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 3 ATDC 27 ABDC Exhaust 42 BBDC 8 BTDC Centerlines Lobe Separation 110 Intake Centerline 105 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Set 7818 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets fea ture three keyways for specific timing selection Always use the 0 or straight up timing mark when installing Performer Plus camshafts with Performer Link Timing Sets CAMSHAFT Performer Plus CATALOG 2132 ENGINE 304 401 c i d AMC V8 RPM RANGE 1500 5500 Ellere CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5832 or 5932 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 278 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 20
8. led in same location as removed Pull cover forward until free of locating dowel pins NOTE The front cover oil seal should be replaced before the front cover is re installed 15 Remove fuel pump and fuel pump pushrod Rotate engine until timing marks are aligned as in Figure 2 16 Remove bolts retaining camshaft sprocket Remove sprocket and chain 17 Remove crank sprocket using a gear puller 18 Remove camshaft e VALVE SPRINGS WARNING ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY In 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 original equipment valve springs Failure to do so could cause the cam lobes to wear excessively and could cause addi tional engine damage 1 This camshaft is designed to function either with the stock springs or with Edelbrock Sure Seat valve springs 5832 std retainer set or for use with valve rotators use 5932 2 For older vehicles and vehicles with high mileage we highly recom mend replacing the valve springs with Sure Seat Valve Springs 5832 std retainer set or for use with valve rotators 5932 3 Check spring height and set to factory specifications for correct year and model e DUE TO THE MANY POSSIBLE SETTINGS OVER THE YEARS WE ADVISE CHECKING MOTORS CHILTON OR FACTORY SERVICE MANU ALS FOR CORRECT SPRING HEIGHT FOR YOUR VEHICLE e LIFTERS 1 New lifters must be used with a new camsha
9. located during re installation Remove radiator and air conditioning condenser if so equipped In 9 Remove valve covers 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 Remove the gas cap to relieve pressure Disconnect fuel line and NOTE Late model engines Intake and exhaust rocker arms of each plug Replace gas cap cylinder pivot on a bridged pivot assembly which is secured to cylin Disconnect all linkage from carburetor such as throttle throttle der head by two cap screws springs transmission cruise control and automatic choke WARNING Cap screws should be loosened alternately one turn at a Tag and remove coil wires and sensor wires time to avoid breaking bridge Keep rockers and pushrods in order for Tag and remove vacuum lines re assembly Remove distributor cap and wires rotate engine until rotor points 12 Remove hydraulic valve lifters towards number 1 terminal in cap and pointer on front cover is on 2008 Edelbrock Corp Rev 9 08 AJ mc Brochure 63 2132 13 Remove crankshaft pulley and using a suitable puller crankshaft dampener 14 Remove two front oil pan bolts Remove bolts securing timing chain cover to block NOTE Bolts vary in length and must be instal
10. team especially when matched with Edelbrock Tubular Exhaust Systems However the Performer camshaft package may be used by itself PREPARATION CHECKLIST Tools amp Equipment For Installation Hardware amp Parts To Buy o Box and open end wrenches o Gaskets Fel Pro MS 96011 OEM or equivalent o Socket set o Pipe plugs if needed o Distributor wrench o Edelbrock Gasgacinch 9300 o Pliers channel locks amp hose clamp o RIV Silicone Sealant o Screw drivers regular and phillips o Chalk o Torque wrench o Paper and pencil o Hammer o Radiator coolant o Gasket scraper or putty knife o Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs 5832 or 5932 for rota o Timing light Vacuum gauge tors o Rags o Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Chain and Gear o Water bucket Set 7818 o Harmonic balancer puller o Teflon tape o Masking tape for tagging hoses and electrical wires o Front cover oil seal OEM or equivalent o Engine oil amp filter o Crankshaft dampener puller 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 Disconnect the battery top dead center TDC and remove distributor Note the approximate Drain radiator coolant Drain plug will normally be located on lower position of the distributor housing in relation to the manifold to assist right or left side of the radiator facing the engine in getting the distributor properly
11. ure 1 304 401 c i d AMC V8 Firing Order and Timing Marks Turn distributor counter clockwise to advance timing 2008 Edelbrock Corp 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 CARBURETION OEM square bore 4 bbI In most cases carburetor modification for best performance may be found in a plus or minus 2 number jet change Edelbrock 1405 600 cfm manual choke No modifications necessary Edelbrock 1406 600 cfm electric choke No modifications necessary IGNITION TIMING In most cases an increase of 10 to 14 will give best performance Aftermarket ignition curve kits may be used Vacuum advance line should be connected to direct manifold vacuum for best perfor mance not ported vacuum Disconnect vacuum advance when checking timing then reconnect after timing adjustment NOTE The best combination for any particular vehicle or application must be determined by trial and error using the above information as a guideline TUBULAR EXHAUST SYSTEM For best performance a tubular exhaust system is recommended with the Performer package to pro vide the most low end torque Please consult your Edelbrock dealer or the Edelbrock catalog for a listing of available Edelbroc
12. yways for specific timing selection Always use the 0 or straight up timing mark when installing Performer Plus camshafts with Performer Link Timing Sets CAMSHAFT Performer Plus CATALOG 2132 ENGINE 304 401 c i d AMC V8 RPM RANGE 1500 5500 Elele CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5832 or 5932 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 278 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 204 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 280 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 448 Exhaust 0 472 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 3 ATDC 27 ABDC Exhaust 42 BBDC 8 BIDC Centerlines Lobe Separation 110 Intake Centerline 105 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Set 7818 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets fea ture three keyways for specific timing selection Always use the 0 or straight up timing mark when installing Performer Plus camshafts with Performer Link Timing Sets
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