Edelbrock performer-plus 2167 User Manual

HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY

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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.

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CAMSHAFT: Edelbrock Performer-Plus camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer manifold. The Performer mani-
fold #2166 or #3766, and Performer-Plus camshaft #2167, 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 rec-
ommend.
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:

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manifold/camshaft package only

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aftermarket carburetor specified in instructions and catalog

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1-3/4" headers

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aftermarket/re-curved distributors

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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 com-
plete 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).

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PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Intake gaskets, OEM or equivalent 
RTV silicone sealer
Teflon tape
Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs #5867 

Manifold bolt kit #8569
Pipe plugs, if needed
Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300
Chalk Paper and pencil

Radiator coolant 
Edelbrock Performer-Link True 
Rolling Timing Chain #7830
Front cover oil seal-OEM or equivalent

Box and open-end wrenches
Screw drivers (regular and phillips)
Harmonic balancer puller
Socket set
Distributor wrench

Pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)
Torque wrench
Hammer
Gasket scraper or putty knife
Gear puller-for crankshaft sprocket

Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Water bucket
Rags

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT—

Use the following checklist for items needed.

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 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. Remove fuel pump.

9.

Remove rocker arms and pushrods.

CAUTION: If your engine has non-adjustable rocker arms 

(1969-1/2 or later), 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; 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.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE PARTS REMOVAL BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION

©2008 Edelbrock Corp.

Rev. 9/08 - AJ/mc

Brochure #63-2167