Edelbrock 60769 - Manual

©2004 Edelbrock Corporation

Catalog # 60179, 60199, 60769, 60779

Rev. 10/04 - RS/mc

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Brochure # 61-0314

PLEASE

study these instructions carefully before installing your new cylinder heads. If you have any questions or problems, do not

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DESCRIPTION:

Designed for non-emissions 1967-1991 Chrysler 318-340-360 c.i.d. engines, these heads feature a 65cc combustion

chamber along with a 171cc intake port and an 77cc exhaust port volume. Other outstanding features include phosphor-bronze valve

guides, interlocking, ductile iron valve seats and premium one-piece, stainless steel, high-flow 2.02" and 1.60" intake and exhaust
valves. Heat treated, machined steel retainers and valve locks along with heavy duty valve springs work with cams having valve lifts

up to .575". These powerful heads use the stock location for intake and exhaust bolt holes and flanges, rocker shafts, spark plugs and
valve cover rails, for compatibility with original equipment and aftermarket parts. These heads are assembled with the following
components: Stainless steel, one-piece, swirl-polished intake and exhaust valves with under-cut stems for increased flow; 2-ring

positive oil control seals; Edelbrock Sure-Seat Valve Springs #5767, retainers #9736, and valve keepers #9611. Complete cylinder
heads are assembled and prepared for installation right out of the box. Bare cylinder heads will have valve guides and seats installed,

but will require final sizing and a valve job to match the valves you will be using.

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IMPORTANT NOTES: READ THIS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION!

For a successful installation, the Edelbrock Performer RPM Cylinder Heads require some components other than original equipment

replacement parts.

To complete your installation, you will need the following items:

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Head gaskets; Fel-Pro #1008 (see installation instructions)

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Intake manifold gaskets; Fel-Pro #1213 or equivalent

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Exhaust gaskets; Fel-Pro #1413 or equivalent

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Edelbrock Head Bolt Kit #8555; (see instructions below)

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Adjustable rocker arm assembly

NOTE:

These heads are designed to accommodate stock stamped steel rocker arm assemblies, and stock-like aftermarket

setups. Ductile iron adjustable arms may require special clearancing of the rocker arm body in order to clear valve spring

retainers. Also, non-stock spec, aftermarket rocker arms may require special modifications.

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Pushrods compatible with adjustable rocker arm assembly (stock length- 7.375")

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14mm x 3/4" reach gasketed spark plugs; Champion RC-12YC or equivalent

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ACCESSORIES

Although Edelbrock Cylinder Heads will accept OEM

components (valve covers, intake manifold, etc.), we highly

recommend that premium quality hardware be used with your

new heads.

HEAD BOLTS or STUDS: High quality head studs or head

bolts with hardened washers must be used

to prevent

galling of the aluminum bolt bosses. Edelbrock Head Bolt Kit

#8555 includes two longer-than-stock bolts which must be

used with these cylinder heads. If you use any other head

Checking Piston-to-Valve, Piston-to-Bore and Piston-to-Head Clearances

PERFORMER RPM CHRYSLER ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS

for Small-block Chrysler V8 Engines

CATALOG #60779 & #60179 (Complete),

CATALOG #60769 & #60199 (Bare)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to installation, it is highly recommended that valve-to-

piston clearances are checked and corrected to minimum

specs, if necessary. These heads have larger-than-stock valve

sizes and may not work with the valve pockets in stock pistons,

especially if a high lift cam is used. The use of aftermarket

pistons and/or custom machining to your pistons may be

required. Actual valve-to-piston clearance should be specified

by your camshaft manufacturer.

If these heads are used on small bore engines, valve-to-bore

clearance should also be checked, and the top of the bore

notched for clearance if necessary.

Special Note:

Use P/N 60179 for high compression 340

engines with negative piston deck height (Pistons protrude

above the deck on the block).

In all cases, you must make

sure that there is at least .035" clearance between the

piston and any part of the cylinder heads.