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©2009 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure #63-0272
Catalog #97383, 97384, 97385, 97386, 97387, 97443, 97453
Rev. 7/09 - AJ/mc Page 1 of 2
HYDRAULIC ROLLER LIFTER KITS
Part #97383, 97384, 97385, 97386, 97387, 97443, 97453
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.