Edelbrock 352-428 Installation Instructions

• 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 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 approximate position of the vacuum advance canister

in relation to the manifold to assist in getting the distributor

properly located during re-installation.

8. Remove rocker arms and pushrods.

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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 RPM camshafts are ground specifically for use with the corresponding Performer RPM

manifold. The Performer manifold #7105, and Performer RPM camshaft #7106, 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. Performer RPM camshafts are designed for use with modified or high

performance cylinder heads and valve train components only. High performance adjustable rocker arms required.

NOTE: Maximum performance is achieved only when the Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package components are use with the

following equipment:

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Performer RPM manifold/camshaft/timing set/valve springs

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Performer Series carburetor #1407

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Fuel delivery system of adequate capacity

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Aftermarket/re-curved distributors

• 2" headers

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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 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 you dealer immediately).

• HARDWARE & PARTS TO BUY

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Intake gaskets–Fel-Pro Printoseal or 

equivalent 

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RTV silicone sealant

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Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs #5706 

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Pipe plugs, if needed

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Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300

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Chalk Paper and pencil

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Radiator coolant 

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Edelbrock Performer-Link True Rolling

Timing Chain #7808

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Front cover oil seal-OEM or equivalent

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Box and open-end wrenches

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Screw drivers (regular and phillips)

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Harmonic balancer puller

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Socket set

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Distributor wrench

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Pliers (channel locks & hose clamp)

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Torque wrench

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Hammer

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Gasket scraper or putty knife

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Gear puller-for crankshaft sprocket

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Timing light

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Vacuum gauge

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Water bucket

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Rags

9. Remove carburetor and intake manifold. Remove fuel pump.

CAUTION: If your engine has non-adjustable rocker arms

you must check for proper lifter pre-load after installing new

cam. If lifter pre-load is not correct, it will be necessary to

install

custom length pushrods or adjustable rocker arms.

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

PREPARATION CHECKLIST

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#63-0021

Rev. 8/01

Performer RPM 

Camshaft/Lifters/Lube Kit

CATALOG #7106

MODEL: 352-428 c.i.d. Ford V8