Edelbrock 2103 Automobile Parts User Manual
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1. PERFORMER PLUS CAMSHAFT LIFTERS LUBE KIT CATALOG 2103 MODEL 400 c i d Chevrolet 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 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 PERFORMANCE 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 manifold 2101 or 3701 Both are dyno matched and street proven to work as a team especially2. Drain plug will normally be located on lower towards number 1 terminal in cap and pointer on front cover is on top right or left side of the radiator facing the engine dead center TDC and remove distributor Note the approximate posi 3 Remove radiator and air conditioning condenser if so equipped In tion of the distributor housing in relation to the manifold to assist in some cases the front grille may have to be removed Measure dis getting the distributor properly located during re installation tance from front cover to grille or brackets that may interfere with 10 Remove carburetor and intake manifold Remove and discard intake camshaft against the length of the camshaft manifold gasket 4 Remove the gas cap to relieve pressure Disconnect fuel line and plug 11 Remove rocker arms and pushrods Replace gas cap 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 cruise control and automatic choke dampener 6 Tag and remove coil wires and sensor wires 14 Loosen oil pan and remove water pump and front cover 7 Tag and remove vacuum lines NOTE The front cover oil seal should be replaced before the front cover is 8 Remove valve covers re installed 2008 Edelbrock Corp Rev 9 08 AJ mc Brochure 63 2103 15 Remove fuel pump and fuel pump pushrod Rotate engine until timing marks are
3. 2 Turn the engine over again until the intake lifter just stops coming down At this point install adjusting nut on exhaust rocker arm and adjust to zero clearance between rocker arm and valve From this point turn adjusting nut down clockwise 1 2 turn more for final adjustment 3 The above procedure assures correct hydraulic lifter preload Repeat this procedure for each of the other seven cylinders 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 60 ft lbs Install fuel pump and pushrod Install water pump using new gaskets and torque to 30 ft lbs Install intake manifold using new intake gasket set and torque bolts to 25 ft lbs COCO OO e DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION AND ENGINE TIMING 1 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 approxi mately five degrees before top dead center BTDC See Figure 1 for fir ing order 2 Re install the distributor with the rotor pointing towards No 1 terminal 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 manifold it will be necessary to align the distributor shaft wi
4. aligned as in Figure 1 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 5802 std retainer set or for use with valve rotators use 5902 2 For older vehicles and vehicles with high mileage we highly recom mend replacing the valve springs with Sure Seat Valve Springs 5802 std retainer set or for use with valve rotators 5902 NOTE Sure Seat Springs 5902 not applicable to cylinder heads 1977 and later with casting 14014416 These heads must use Edelbrock spring set 5802 3 Check spring height and set to factory specifications for correct year and model 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 camshaft Use only the lifters sup plied with your kit 2 Check to make sure all lifters fit freely in lifter
5. motor vehicles in all 50 states To assist you with emissions equipment certification we have included a fan shroud decal to help testing personnel verify that the camshaft is a legal replacement part for small block Chevrolet GMC vehicles The adhesive backed decal should be affixed to your fan shroud next to the existing emission and engine specification decal Do not cover your origi nal equipment specification decal with the Edelbrock Performer Plus camshaft decal Rev 9 08 AJ mc Brochure 63 2103 CAMSHAFT Performer Plus CATALOG 2103 ENGINE 400 c i d Chevrolet V8 1970 amp later RPM RANGE idle 5500 CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5802 or 5902 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 288 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 214 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 295 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 442 Exhaust 0 442 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 0 ATDC 34 ABDC Exhaust 44 BTDC 10 BTDC Intake Centerline 107 Lobe Separation 112 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Chain and Gear Set 7800 or 7802 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft instal lation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets feature three keyways for specific timing selection Always use the 0 or straight up timing mark when installing Performer Plus camshafts with Perform
6. 4 BTDC 10 BTDC Intake Centerline 107 Lobe Separation 112 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Chain and Gear Set 7800 or 7802 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft instal lation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets feature 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 2103 ENGINE 400 c i d Chevrolet V8 1970 amp later RPM RANGE idle 5500 CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5802 or 5902 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 288 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 214 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 295 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 442 Exhaust 0 442 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 0 ATDC 34 ABDC Exhaust 44 BTDC 10 BTDC Intake Centerline 107 Lobe Separation 112 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Chain and Gear Set 7800 or 7802 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft instal lation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets feature three keyways for specific timing selection Always use the 0 or straight up timing mark when installing Performer Plus camshafts with Performer Link Timing Set
7. are designed to use 0 E M type gears only Rev 9 08 AJ mc Brochure 63 2103 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 hap pens the bottom of the lifters and the sides of the lobes will become chipped SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS With the Edelbrock manifold and camshaft package plus a header instal lation 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 follow ing procedure is only a guideline and in many cases the manufacturing specifications for recommended carburetors or timing may be best The following data was found to produce best results in a test vehicle equipped with a typical 350 c i d Chevy engine CARBURETION OEM Rochester 4 bbI No modifications necessary Edelbrock 1405 600 cfm manual choke No modifications necessary Edelbrock 1406 600 cfm electric choke No modifications necessary IGNITION TIMING Increase initial setting to 14 BTDC Before Top Dead Center Total of ini tial and centrifugal advance not to exceed 32 Full advance achieved at 3 000 3 500 rpm Vacuum advance curve should be 2 to 4 advance at 8 9 inches of vacuum increasing to 12 advance at 13 inche
8. 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 OCCURRING 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 7800 or 7802 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 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 specified in Motors or other repair manual 3 Install camshaft with timing marks lined up as recommended by fac tory specifications See Figure 2 e PUSHROD AND ROCKER ARM INSTALLATION After the cam is installed and timed correctly see Figure 2 install pushrods lifters and rocker arms 2008 Edelbrock Corp e VALVE ADJUSTMENT 1 Turn the engine over until the No 1 cylinder exhaust lifter starts to move up At this point install adjusting nut on intake rocker arm and adjust to zero clearance between rocker arm and valve From this point turn adjusting nut down clockwise 1 2 turn more for final adjustment
9. er Link Timing Sets CAMSHAFT Performer Plus CATALOG 2103 ENGINE 400 c i d Chevrolet V8 1970 amp later RPM RANGE idle 5500 CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5802 or 5902 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 288 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 214 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 295 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 442 Exhaust 0 442 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 0 ATDC 34 ABDC Exhaust 44 BTDC 10 BTDC Intake Centerline 107 Lobe Separation 112 CAUTION Use Performer Link Timing Chain and Gear Set 7800 or 7802 Do not use late model timing sets They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft instal lation Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling Timing Sets feature 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 2103 ENGINE 400 c i d Chevrolet V8 1970 amp later RPM RANGE idle 5500 CAUTION Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs 5802 or 5902 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0 006 Lift Intake 288 Exhaust 288 Duration at 0 050 Lift Intake 214 Exhaust 214 Lift at Cam Intake 0 295 Exhaust 0 295 Lift at Valve Intake 0 442 Exhaust 0 442 Timing at 0 050 Lift Open Close Intake 0 ATDC 34 ABDC Exhaust 4
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11. s of vacuum Vacuum advance line must be connected to direct manifold vacuum for best performance not ported vacuum NOTE The best combination for any particular vehicle or application must be determined by trial and error using the above information as a guide line Firing Order 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Figure 1 400 c i d Chevrolet V8 Firing Order and Timing Marks Turn distributor counter clockwise to advance timing 2008 Edelbrock Corp 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 7800 or 7802 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 align ment This requires indexing the camshaft with a degree wheel to verify timing alignment 0 E M or non Edelbrock timing gear sets are not rec ommended for use with Edelbrock camshafts SPECIAL NOTICE Edelbrock Performer Plus camshaft lifters lube kits 2102 and 2103 have received E 0 D 215 19 making them legal for street use on pollution controlled
12. th the oil pump drive Slowly rotate the engine until the distributor drops down against the manifold then continue turning until two complete revolutions are completed 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 carburetor linkage and remaining vacuum and electrical connections 5 Engine oil amp filter should be changed before and after break in e CAMSHAFT amp LIFTER RUN IN IMPORTANT DO NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN UNDER 2000 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 e IMPORTANT NOTES AFFECTING YOUR WARRANTY CAM LOBE WEAR Cam lobe wear is almost non existent unless mis matched 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
13. when matched with Edelbrock Tubular Exhaust Systems However the Performer camshaft may be used by itself Edelbrock Performer Plus cam 2103 is street legal in all 50 states E 0 D 215 19 PREPARATION CHECKLIST Tools amp Equipment For Installation Hardware amp Parts To Buy e Box and open end wrenches e Gaskets Edelbrock e Socket set OEM or equivalent e Distributor wrench 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 Sealant e Torque wrench e Chalk e Hammer e Paper and pencil e Gasket scraper or putty knife e Radiator coolant e Timing light Vacuum gauge e Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs e Rags 5802 or 5902 for rotators e Water bucket e Edelbrock Performer Link True Rolling e Harmonic balancer puller Timing Chain and Gear Set 7800 e Masking tape for tagging hoses and electrical wires e Teflon tape e Engine oil amp filter e Front cover oil seal e Crankshaft dampener puller OEM or equivalent NOTE Sure seat springs 5902 not applicable to cylinder heads 1977 and later with casting 14014416 These heads must use Edelbrock spring set 5802 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 9 Remove distributor cap and wires rotate engine until rotor points 2 Drain radiator coolant
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