Edelbrock Performer-Plus 350-455 user manual

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PERFORMER-PLUS
Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit
CATALOG #2157
MODEL: 350-455 c.i.d. Pontiac V8, 1965 & later
� 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 #2156, and Performer-Plus camshaft #2157, are designed to work as

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8. Remove carburetor and intake manifold. Remove fuel pump. 9. Remove rocker arms and pushrods. 10. Remove hydraulic valve lifters. 11. Remove crankshaft pulley and, using a suitable puller, crankshaft dampener. 12. Loosen oil pan and remove front cover. 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 2. 14. Remove cam sprocket bolts. Slide sprocket and timing chain forward to remove. 15

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� 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 performance oil system is used, which generates a heavier load on the camshaft gear system. Edelbrock camshafts are designed to use OEM-type gears only. 1. Turn the engine over in the directio

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� WARNING 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. The end flap or label from your Sure Seat Valve Spring box must be sent in with your camshaft warranty card. Failure to install new Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs with your new Performer-Plus cam and lifter kit could cause the cam lobes to wear excessively and could cause additional engine damage. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS APPLIC

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� CAMSHAFT: Performer-Plus Hydraulic � CAMSHAFT: Performer-Plus Hydraulic � CATALOG #2157 � CATALOG #2157 � ENGINE: Pontiac 350-455 c.i.d. V8 � ENGINE: Pontiac 350-455 c.i.d. V8 � RPM RANGE: idle-5500 � RPM RANGE: idle-5500 � CAUTION: Do not use high pressure valve springs. � CAUTION: Do not use high pressure valve springs. Use only recommended Edelbrock Sure Seat Use only recommended Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs #5857 (non-rotators). Valve Springs #5857 (non-rotators). Use stock ratio roc