Edelbrock 352-428 Installation Instructions

• PLEASE study these instructions carefully before installing your new camshaft. If you have any questions or problems, do not
hesitate to call our Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628.
• CAMSHAFT: Edelbrock Performer RPM camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer RPM
manifold. The Performer manifold #7105, and Performer RPM camshaft #7106, 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. Performer RPM camshafts are designed for use with modified or high
performance cylinder heads and valve train components only. High performance adjustable rocker arms required.
NOTE: Maximum performance is achieved only when the Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package components are use with the
following equipment:
• Performer RPM manifold/camshaft/timing set/valve springs
• Fuel delivery system of adequate capacity
• 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 you dealer immediately).
• TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT—
Box and open-end wrenches
Screw drivers (regular and phillips)
Harmonic balancer puller
Socket set
Distributor wrench
• HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY
Intake gaskets–Fel-Pro Printoseal or
equivalent
RTV silicone sealant
Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs #5706
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE PARTS REMOVAL BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
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 approximate position of the vacuum advance canister
in relation to the manifold to assist in getting the distributor
properly located during re-installation.
8. Remove rocker arms and pushrods.
PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist for items needed.
Pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)
Torque wrench
Hammer
Gasket scraper or putty knife
Gear puller-for crankshaft sprocket
Pipe plugs, if needed
Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300
Chalk Paper and pencil
Radiator coolant
Edelbrock Performer-Link True Rolling
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MODEL: 352-428 c.i.d. Ford V8
• Performer Series carburetor #1407
• Aftermarket/re-curved distributors
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Water bucket
Rags
Timing Chain #7808
Front cover oil seal-OEM or equivalent
9. Remove carburetor and intake manifold. Remove fuel pump.
CAUTION: If your engine has non-adjustable rocker arms
you must check for proper lifter pre-load after installing new
cam. If lifter pre-load is not correct, it will be necessary to
install
custom length pushrods or adjustable rocker arms.
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; 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
Figure 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.
Performer RPM
Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit
CATALOG #7106
• 2" headers
#63-0021 Rev. 8/01