Edelbrock 2172 - Manual

PERFORMER-PLUS

Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit

CATALOG #2172

MODEL: 351-M/400 c.i.d. Ford V8

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT—

Use the following checklist for items needed.

R

❑

Box and open-end wrenches

❑

Socket set

❑

Distributor wrench

❑

Pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)

❑

Screw drivers (regular and phillips)

❑

Torque wrench

❑

Hammer

❑

Gasket scraper or putty knife

❑

Timing light

❑

Gear puller-for

❑

Rags

❑

Water bucket

❑

Harmonic balancer puller

❑

Vacuum gauge

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:

[email protected].

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

➤

aftermarket carburetor specified in instructions and catalog

➤

1-5/8" headers

➤

aftermarket/re-curved distributors

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).

PREPARATION CHECKLIST

HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY

➤

Intake gaskets-OEM or equivalent Fel-Pro #1240

➤

Pipe plugs, if needed

➤

Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300

➤

RTV silicone sealer

➤

Chalk, Paper and pencil

➤

Radiator coolant

➤

Teflon tape

➤

Edelbrock Performer-Link

➤

Thread locking compound

➤

Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs,

True Rolling Timing Set, #7821

➤

Front cover oil seal-OEM or equivalent

#5872 or #5972 (for valve rotators)

➤

Manifold bolt kit #8574

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.

8.

Remove carburetor and intake manifold.

9.

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.

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 and 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 Fig. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE PARTS REMOVAL BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION

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Brochure #63-0082
© 2002 Edelbrock Corporation

Rev. 03/02