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V8 Models: Notes

  1. Remove hood and mark hinges for installation. Disconnect battery, remove air cleaner and drain cooling system. Remove air conditioning compressor (if equipped) from mount without disconnecting lines and position out of way. Remove fan pulleys and drive belts. Disconnect radiator hoses and remove fan shroud.
  2. On models equipped with 260" V8, remove radiator. Remove power steering pump (if equipped) from mount without disconnecting lines and position out of way. Disconnect all electrical and vacuum connections at engine. Disconnect accelerator linkage or cable at carburetor.
  3. Raise vehicle and position on safety stands. Disconnect exhaust pipes at exhaust manifolds. Remove flywheel or converter housing cover. Scribe mark aligning converter to flex plate for installation. Remove converter-to-flex plate bolts.
    NOTE: The remainder of the engine removal procedure will vary depending on model and engine as follows:
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