Edelbrock RPM 7106, 352-428 User Manual

• 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.

• 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 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:

• Performer RPM manifold/camshaft/timing set/valve springs • Performer Series carburetor #1407

• Fuel delivery system of adequate capacity • Aftermarket/re-curved distributors • 2" headers

• 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

❑

Intake gaskets–Fel-Pro Printoseal or
equivalent

❑ RTV silicone sealant
❑ Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs #5706

❑ Pipe plugs, if needed
❑ Edelbrock Gasgacinch, #9300
❑ Chalk Paper and pencil
❑ Radiator coolant
❑ Edelbrock Performer-Link True Rolling

Timing Chain #7808

❑ 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

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.

• 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

• VALVESPRINGS CAUTION:
WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY
In order for this Performer RPM cam and lifter kit to be
covered under ANY WARRANTY you MUST use the correct
Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs. Failure to install new
Edelbrock valve springs with your new Performer RPM 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 #5706 (single with dampener). 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 #5706, 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 non-rotator engines, you may want to install Edelbrock
Valve Spring Retainer Kit #9720.

• LIFTERS

1. New lifters must be used with new camshaft. Use only the
lifters supplied with this kit.

WARNING: Do not “pump-up” the lifters or pre-soak
them in oil. This will defeat the self-adjusting mechanism
of the lifter, and may result in bent or broken pushrods,
valves, etc. upon initial engine start-up. If lifter
pre-lubrication is desired, use an engine pre-lubing device
after engine assembly.

2. Check to be sure that all lifters fit freely in the lifter bores. It
may be necessary to use a brake wheel cylinder hone on lifter
bores to ensure proper fit.

• INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Coat cam lobes and bottoms 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.
NOTE: Drive pin in front of cam should be pressed into the
timing gear from the rear of the gear (camshaft side) until the
pin protrudes from the front of the gear by .060". This will
allow the pin to engage a drive hole in the one-piece fuel
pump eccentric. A replacement fuel pump eccentric can be
ordered from your Ford dealer if necessary - order part
number C3AZ-6287-A.
CAUTION: Use Edelbrock Performer RPM True-Rolling
Timing Chain and Gear Set #7808. 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 "0" timing marks for most
applications. Use locking compound material on the bolt
threads holding timing gear to cam. Torque to factory
recommendations specified in motor repair manual (40-45
ft./lbs.). Install camshaft with timing marks lined up as
recommended by factory specifications. See Figure 1.
When using Performer RPM Timing Chain and Gear Sets
(7800 series) with Edelbrock cam and lifter kits, straight up
timing alignment is achieved. If any other timing gear set is
used, it is necessary 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 recommended for use with Edelbrock
camshafts.

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• 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. Install intake manifold using new intake gasket set and torque
manifold bolts to 25 ft./lbs.

2. Turn the engine over until the No. 1 cylinder exhaust lifter
starts to move up. At this point install pushrod and intake
rocker arm, rocker shaft, and rocker shaft bolts. Adjust to zero
clearance between rocker arm and valve tip. Continue
tightening the adjusting nut one-half (1/2) turn.

3. 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.

4. The above procedure assures correct hydraulic lifter pre-load.
Repeat this procedure for each of the other seven
cylinders.Torque rocker shaft bolts to 40-45 ft./lbs.

5. Re-install front cover, fuel pump, water pump, and oil pan
using new gaskets.

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 performance 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
terminal 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.

1. Start the engine and bring to break-in rpm.