Edelbrock PERFORMER-PLUS 2167 User manual

HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY
• 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-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:
• manifold/camshaft package only • aftermarket carburetor specified in instructions and catalog
• 1-3/4" 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 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).
• 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.
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE PARTS REMOVAL BEFORE CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
©2008 Edelbrock Corp. Rev. 9/08 - AJ/mc
Brochure #63-2167
PERFORMER-PLUS
Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit
CATALOG #2167
MODEL: 429/460 c.i.d. Ford V8

• VALVE SPRINGS
CAUTION: WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY
In order for this Performer-Plus cam and lifter kit to be covered
under ANY WARRANTY you MUST use the correct Edelbrock Sure
Seat Valve Springs or original equipment springs. Failure to install
new Edelbrock valve springs or original specification springs with
your new Performer-Plus cam could cause the cam lobes to wear
excessively and could cause additional engine damage.
1. This camshaft is designed to function with Edelbrock Sure Seat
valve springs #5867 (non-rotators) or OE valve springs. Do not use
dual valve springs with this camshaft.
2. Check and set spring height to factory specifications for your year
and model. If using Edelbrock #5867, set to 1.820". NOTE: Due to
the various settings through the years, we advise checking Mitchell,
Motors, Chilton, or Ford service manuals for correct spring height
setting for your vehicle.
3. For 1969 & later non-rotator engines, you may want to install
Edelbrock Valve Spring Retainer Kit #9724.
• LIFTERS
1. New lifters must be used with new camshaft. Use only the lifters
supplied with this kit.
2. Check to be sure that all lifters fit freely in the lifter bores.
• INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Coat cam lobes and bottom of each lifter with MoS2 lube (supplied)
to prevent cam lobe and lifter wear from occurring during initial
start-up.
2. Install new camshaft with new sprockets, timing chain and lifters.
CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus True Rolling Timing Chain
and Gear Set #7830. Do not use late model timing chain & gear sets
that are designed in a retarded position and are not recommended
for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets feature three
keyways for specific timing selection. Use locking compound mater-
ial on the bolt threads holding timing gear to cam. Torque to factory
recommendations specified in motor repair manual.
Install camshaft with timing marks lined up as recommended by
factory specifications. See Figure 1.
When using Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear Sets (7800
series) with Edelbrock cam and lifter kits, straight up timing align-
ment is achieved. If any other timing gear set is used, it is neces-
sary to check cam position for correct timing alignment. This
requires indexing the camshaft with a degree wheel to verify timing
alignment. O.E.M. or non-Edelbrock timing gear sets are not recom-
mended for use with Edelbrock camshafts.
• INSTALLING PUSHRODS AND ROCKER ARMS
After the cam is installed and timed correctly (see Figure 1), it will
be necessary to check each pushrod for correct lifter pre-load.
• VALVE ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn the engine over until the No. 1 cylinder exhaust lifter starts to
move up. At this point install pushrod and adjusting nut on intake
rocker arm and adjust to zero clearance between rocker arm and
valve tip. For engines equipped with adjustable rocker arms, contin-
ue tightening the adjusting nut one-half turn. Check to make sure
that the slot in the rocker arm has clearance at the stud in the full
open and closed positions. If there is no clearance in the closed
position a 0.060" longer pushrod is required. For engines with non-
adjustable rocker arms, continue to tighten the adjusting nut until it
bottoms out. If this adjustment is less than one-half turn, you will
need to purchase the 0.060" longer pushrods from your Ford dealer.
2. Turn the engine over again until the intake lifter just stops coming
down. At this point install pushrod and adjusting nut on exhaust
rocker arm and repeat the same procedure as above.
3. The above procedure assures correct hydraulic lifter pre-load.
Repeat this procedure for each of the other seven cylinders. For
non-adjustable rockers only, torque rocker arm nuts to
20-25 ft./lbs.
4. Re-install front cover, fuel pump, water pump, and oil pan using
new gaskets.
5. Install intake manifold using new intake gasket set and torque man-
ifold bolts to 25 ft./lbs.
6. Install crankshaft dampener and torque to factory specification.
• INSTALLING DISTRIBUTOR AND TIMING ENGINE
NOTE: Before installing your distributor, check the gear drive on the
distributor and oil pump for any signs of wear. If worn, be sure to
replace with new or you may wear out your camshaft prematurely.
This is especially true when rebuilding your engine and a high per-
formance oil system is used, which generates a heavier load on the
camshaft gear system.
Edelbrock camshafts are designed to use OEM-type gears and oil
pumps only.
1. Turn the engine over in the direction of rotation until the No. 1
intake valve closes and continue until the pointer on the front cover
is approximately 5 degrees BTDC.
2. Re-install the distributor with the rotor pointing towards No. 1 termi-
nal in the cap, and with the vacuum advance canister in its original
position.
3. Lightly tighten the hold-down clamp so that the distributor can still
be turned to determine final setting using a timing light with the
engine running.
4. Replace valve covers, carburetor linkage and remaining vacuum and
electrical connections.
5. Re-install air conditioner, if so equipped.
6. Re-install radiator, fan shroud, and belts (if removed), fill radiator
with coolant and re-connect battery.
7. Double check all connections, fuel lines, etc. before starting engine.
• CAMSHAFT/LIFTER RUN-IN
CAUTION: Change the engine oil and filter before start-up and again
after break-in. Do not allow the engine to run under 2000 rpm for
the first 1/2 hour. Vary engine speed between 2000 and 2500 rpm.
Slow idle speeds will result in severe cam and lifter wear. Start the
engine and bring to break-in rpm.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
AFFECTING YOUR WARRANTY
• CAM LOBE WEAR- Cam lobe wear is almost non-existent unless
mismatched parts are used or installation of the cam and lifters is
done improperly. Most cam damage is caused by the timing gear
coming loose due to improper torque on bolts. Bolts holding gear to
camshaft should be torqued carefully and a locking compound
applied to bolt threads.
• CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear Set
#7830. Do not use late model timing chain and gear sets that are
designed for emission-controlled engines. These timing sets are
machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this
camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets feature three keyways
for specific timing selection.
©2008 Edelbrock Corp. Rev. 9/08 - AJ/mc
Brochure #63-2167

• CAM GEARS AND CAMSHAFT END PLAY- If cam gear becomes
loose, the cam will slide back in the block, causing the lifters to hit
the lobes next to them and also the cam bearing journals. If the
engine is run after this happens, the bottom of the lifters and the
sides of the lobes will become clipped.
When installing a camshaft, it is always important to check for prop-
er operating clearances, especially when high performance compo-
nents are used. Things to look for that can cause failure and dam-
aged parts are as follows:
1. Improper valve-to-piston clearance (this should be no less than
0.080").
2. Rocker arm stud slot clearance (both ends; valve closed and open).
3. Proper spring settings (see dimensions with spring instruction
sheet; correct dimensions mean maximum performance and longer
engine life).
• SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
With the Edelbrock manifold and camshaft package plus a header
installation, a carburetor jet change may be required for best perfor-
mance. Due to the varied applications of year and model of vehicles,
no one combination could suffice for all installations. The following
procedure is only a guideline and in many cases, the manufacturing
specifications for recommended carburetors or timing may be best.
• VACUUM ADVANCE
For best cruise and light throttle response, a vacuum advance curve
was used with 16° to 20° maximum advance at 14-16 inches of
vacuum and 4° to 10° advance at 10-12 inches of vacuum.
• CARBURETION AND IGNITION TIMING
Best carburetor results were with the Edelbrock Performer Series
carburetors #1405 (600 cfm with manual choke), #1406 (600 cfm
with electric choke), or #1407 (750 cfm with manual choke).
Engines equipped with Performer 460 (EGR) manifold #3766
should use original equipment carburetor. Stock jetting can be
used for most installations, however, various conditions may
require re-calibration for optimum performance (changes in alti-
tude, temperature, exhaust system , etc.). Ignition timing for this
package may vary with each application. A good starting figure
would be between 14 degrees initial timing at idle with vacuum
advance disconnected. Total advance should not exceed 32
degrees to 34 degrees with initial and centrifugal weights com-
bined and should be at full advance at 3000-3500 rpm. After tim-
ing is adjusted, re-connect the vacuum advance line. NOTE: The
best combination for any particular vehicle or application must be
determined by trial and error using the above information as a
guideline.
• HEADERS
For best performance, headers are recommended with the
Performer package. For this application, they should be 1-3/4"
diameter, approximately 31" long and terminating into a 3" col-
lector. The remainder of the exhaust system should consist of
dual exhaust and tail pipes, at least 2" diameter with low back-
pressure mufflers.
NOTE: The best combination for any particular vehicle or applica-
tion must be determined by trial and error using the above infor-
mation as a guideline.
Use of a straight edge to help
align the two timing marks is
highly recommended
Timing
Marks
Figure 1
Timing Chain Sprocket Alignment
Timing Marks
Figure 2
Firing Order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
429/460 c.i.d. Ford V8
Turn distributor clockwise to advance timing.
©2008 Edelbrock Corp. Rev. 9/08 - AJ/mc
Brochure #63-2167

CAMSHAFT: Performer-Plus Hydraulic
CATALOG #2167
ENGINE: Ford 429/460 c.i.d. V8
RPM RANGE: Idle-5500
CAUTION: Do not use dual valve springs.
Use only recommended stock or Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs
#5867
Use stock ratio rocker arms only.
Duration at .006" Lift: Intake 272° Exhaust 282°
Duration at .050" Lift: Intake 194° Exhaust 204°
Lift at cam: Intake .265" Exhaust .280"
Lift at valve: Intake .460" Exhaust .480"
Timing at .050 Lift:
Open Close
Intake 8° ATDC 22° ABDC
Exhaust 37° BBDC 13° BTDC
Centerlines: Lobe Separation: 110°
Intake Centerline: 105°
• CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear
Set #7830. Do not use late model timing chain and gear sets
that are designed for emission-controlled engines. These timing
sets are machined in a retarded position and are not recom-
mended for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets
feature three keyways for specified timing selection.
CAMSHAFT: Performer-Plus Hydraulic
CATALOG #2167
ENGINE: Ford 429/460 c.i.d. V8
RPM RANGE: Idle-5500
CAUTION: Do not use dual valve springs.
Use only recommended stock or Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs
#5867
Use stock ratio rocker arms only.
Duration at .006" Lift: Intake 272° Exhaust 282°
Duration at .050" Lift: Intake 194° Exhaust 204°
Lift at cam: Intake .265" Exhaust .280"
Lift at valve: Intake .460" Exhaust .480"
Timing at .050 Lift:
Open Close
Intake 8° ATDC 22° ABDC
Exhaust 37° BBDC 13° BTDC
Centerlines: Lobe Separation: 110°
Intake Centerline: 105°
• CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear
Set #7830. Do not use late model timing chain and gear sets
that are designed for emission-controlled engines. These timing
sets are machined in a retarded position and are not recom-
mended for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets
feature three keyways for specified timing selection.
CAMSHAFT: Performer-Plus Hydraulic
CATALOG #2167
ENGINE: Ford 429/460 c.i.d. V8
RPM RANGE: Idle-5500
CAUTION: Do not use dual valve springs.
Use only recommended stock or Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs
#5867
Use stock ratio rocker arms only.
Duration at .006" Lift: Intake 272° Exhaust 282°
Duration at .050" Lift: Intake 194° Exhaust 204°
Lift at cam: Intake .265" Exhaust .280"
Lift at valve: Intake .460" Exhaust .480"
Timing at .050 Lift:
Open Close
Intake 8° ATDC 22° ABDC
Exhaust 37° BBDC 13° BTDC
Centerlines: Lobe Separation: 110°
Intake Centerline: 105°
• CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear
Set #7830. Do not use late model timing chain and gear sets
that are designed for emission-controlled engines. These timing
sets are machined in a retarded position and are not recom-
mended for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets
feature three keyways for specified timing selection.
CAMSHAFT: Performer-Plus Hydraulic
CATALOG #2167
ENGINE: Ford 429/460 c.i.d. V8
RPM RANGE: Idle-5500
CAUTION: Do not use dual valve springs.
Use only recommended stock or Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs
#5867
Use stock ratio rocker arms only.
Duration at .006" Lift: Intake 272° Exhaust 282°
Duration at .050" Lift: Intake 194° Exhaust 204°
Lift at cam: Intake .265" Exhaust .280"
Lift at valve: Intake .460" Exhaust .480"
Timing at .050 Lift:
Open Close
Intake 8° ATDC 22° ABDC
Exhaust 37° BBDC 13° BTDC
Centerlines: Lobe Separation: 110°
Intake Centerline: 105°
• CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer-Plus Timing Chain and Gear
Set #7830. Do not use late model timing chain and gear sets
that are designed for emission-controlled engines. These timing
sets are machined in a retarded position and are not recom-
mended for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Timing Sets
feature three keyways for specified timing selection.