Edelbrock Performer-Plus 2172 Installation Instructions

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
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1-5/8" headers
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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).
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT— Use the following checklist for items needed.
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K
Box and open-end wrenches
K Screw drivers (regular and phillips)
K Timing light
K Harmonic balancer puller
HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY
Intake gaskets-OEM or equivalent Fel-Pro #1240
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RTV silicone sealer
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Teflon tape
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Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs,
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#5872 or #5972 (for valve rotators)
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 approxi-
mate position of the vacuum advance canister in relation to the
manifold to assist in getting the distributor properly located during
re-installation.
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PREPARATION CHECKLIST
K K
Socket set
K Torque wrench K
K Gear puller-for K
K Vacuum gauge
Pipe plugs, if needed
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Chalk, Paper and pencil
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Edelbrock Performer-Link
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True Rolling Timing Set, #7821
Manifold bolt kit #8574
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10. Remove hydraulic valve lifters.
11. Remove crankshaft pulley and, using a suitable puller, crankshaft
12. Disconnect fuel pump outlet line from fuel pump and remove fuel
13. Rotate engine until timing marks are aligned as shown in Fig. 1.
14. Remove cam sprocket bolt, washer, and fuel pump eccentric. Slide
15. Remove thrust plate and camshaft. Using appropriate gear puller,
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Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit
MODEL: 351-M/400 c.i.d. Ford V8
aftermarket carburetor specified in instructions and catalog
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aftermarket/re-curved distributors
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K
Distributor wrench Pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)
Hammer K Gasket scraper or putty knife
Rags K Water bucket
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Remove carburetor and intake manifold.
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.
dampener.
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.
sprocket and timing chain forward to remove.
remove crank sprocket.
PERFORMER-PLUS
CATALOG #2172
Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300
Radiator coolant
Thread locking compound
Front cover oil seal-OEM or equivalent
Rev. 03/02