Edelbrock Automobile Parts 97383 User Manual

HYDRAULIC ROLLER LIFTER KITS  
Part #97383, 97384, 97385, 97386, 97387, 97443, 97453  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
PLEASE study these instructions carefully before beginning this installation. Most installations can be accomplished with common tools and  
procedures. However, you should be familiar with and comfortable working on your vehicle. If you do not feel comfortable performing this installation,  
it is recommended to have the installation completed by a qualified mechanic. If you have any questions, please call our Technical Hotline at:  
1-800-416-8628.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation  
will void your warranty and may result in poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.  
DESCRIPTION: These precision hydraulic roller lifter kits are the perfect match for Edelbrock Performer-Plus and Performer RPM hydraulic roller  
camshafts. They may also be used with other manufacturer’s roller camshafts. Retrofit kits are for engines not originally equipped with a hydraulic  
roller camshaft and lifters. These kits contain eight (8) hydraulic roller lifter assemblies, consisting of one intake and one exhaust lifter connected with  
a tie bar. Replacement kits offer sixteen (16) or individual lifters to replace OEM lifters in engines originally equipped with hydraulic roller camshafts.  
Replacement kits will require the factory guide system. See Applications below for details.  
APPLICATIONS:  
97383: Retrofit Kit. Small Block Chevrolet, 1986-earlier.  
97384: OEM Replacement Kit. Contains 16 lifters. Small Block Chevrolet, 1987-later.  
NOTE: Requires factory guide system or Edelbrock Lifter Installation Kit #97386.  
97385: OEM Replacement Lifter. Single replacement lifter. Small Block Chevrolet, 1987-later.  
NOTE: Requires factory guide system or Edelbrock Lifter Installation Kit #97386.  
97386: Lifter Installation Kit. Small Block Chevrolet, 1987-Later. Includes lifter hold-down spider, hold-down bolts, and lifter guides.  
NOTE: See Page 2 for Installation Procedure.  
97387: Lifter Installation Kit. Big Block Chevrolet, 1990-Later. Includes lifter hold-down spider, hold-down bolts, and lifter guides.  
NOTE: See Page 2 for Installation Procedure.  
97443: Retrofit Kit. Big Block Chevrolet (Mark IV), 1990-earlier.  
NOTE: Shorter than stock pushrods are required to retrofit these lifters.  
97453: Retrofit Kit. Small Block Ford, 1962-1987 302 C.I.D. & 1969-1993 351 C.I.D. Windsor (351W).  
NOTE: Shorter than stock pushrods are required to retrofit these lifters.  
INSTALLATION NOTES  
NOTE: To achieve proper lifter pump up, it is critical that  
both the oil and oil filter in the engine are changed prior to  
installing your new lifters. Install the lifters using a high quality  
engine oil (5W30 or 10W30). Briefly dip the lifters in fresh, clean oil  
just before installation. Do not soak the lifters for a long period of  
time before installation.  
Refer to a service manual for your particular application or see  
instructions for the camshaft being used for directions on removal  
and installation of lifters. These lifters do not replace original flat  
tappet lifters, and may only be used with hydraulic roller camshafts.  
When installing these lifters on Ford 289-302 engines, the cylinder  
heads must be removed to gain enough clearance to install the  
lifters. Refer to a factory service manual for your particular  
vehicle/engine for cylinder head removal instructions.  
When installing retrofit hydraulic roller lifters, make sure the guide  
bar faces the opposite side of the block. (Example: If facing the front  
of the engine, lifters being installed on the left side, should have  
guidebars facing the right side of the block).  
Hydraulic roller lifters require adjusting the lifter preload. Adjustable  
rocker arms or pushrods are required. Adjustable roller rocker arms  
are recommended. Hand rotate the engine until the #1 cylinder is at  
TDC firing position (Both #1 lifters are down in the lifter bores). You  
may now adjust intake and exhaust preload on that cylinder as  
follows: You need to set rockers at zero lash. While tightening the  
rocker nut, spin the pushrod, when you feel resistance, you are at  
zero lash. Tighten rocker nut three quarters to one full turn past zero  
lash. Adjust lifter preload one cylinder at a time. Rotate the engine  
90° until the next cylinder in the firing order is at TDC and adjust  
lifter preload as described above. Continue this process until all  
cylinders are adjusted.  
Roller camshafts in 1986-earlier Chevrolet engines require a Thrust  
Button to control camshaft end play. Check camshaft end play with  
the timing cover and timing cover gasket in place. End play should  
be kept between .005” and .008”. Check end play without the roller  
lifters installed. If end play is excessive, a thinner timing cover  
gasket may be used to correct end play. Sheet metal covers should  
use a waterpump with a cam-stop to prevent timing cover flex.  
Most Ford engines use a thrust plate to control end play, and do not  
require the use of a thrust button. Check end play clearance  
according to factory specifications.  
Catalog #97383, 97384, 97385, 97386, 97387, 97443, 97453  
Rev. 7/09 - AJ/mc  
©2009 Edelbrock Corporation  
Brochure #63-0272  
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