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Engine Removal

  1. Disconnect battery, remove hood, drain cooling system and remove radiator. Disconnect heater air intake hose. Remove fan, drain engine oil, and disconnect carburetor from manifold.
  2. Remove nuts and bolts securing exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe then disconnect running-on control valve vacuum pipe from intake manifold. Disconnect heater hose and heater control valve hose.
  3. Disconnect water temperature capillary tube, remove rear rocker cover nut, release support bracket, then disconnect diverter valve hose from check valve. Remove nuts securing manifold and remove manifold. Disconnect electrical leads at alternator.
  4. Remove distributor cap and air pump. Disconnect oil pressure gauge tube, engine ground strap, and fuel line. Remove nuts and bolts securing transmission housing and starter motor to engine. Move transmission restraint cable aside then disconnect starter.
  5. Place support under transmission then secure suitable lifting device to engine lifting brackets. Remove two nuts securing right and left front engine mounts, raise engine enough to remove bolts from mounts then lift engine from vehicle.
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