Engine Removal

CHANGES, CAUTIONS, CORRECTIONS 

See "Engine Notes" at end of article. 

1. Remove hood and protective cover from under engine. Drain engine oil and cooling system. Disconnect battery and remove air cleaner.
2. Disconnect fuel line, accelerator cable and choke cable from carburetor. Disconnect ground cable from thermostat housing. Disconnect power brake unit vacuum line.
3. Remove radiator shroud, upper and lower radiator hoses and fan from eccentric shaft pulley. Remove spark plug wires and both distributor caps.
4. Disconnect starter, alternator, oil pressure switch and temperature sending unit. Disconnect heater hose and electrical connections for emission control system.
5. Disconnect oil hoses from engine front cover and rear rotor housing. Disconnect positive battery cable from engine. Remove clutch slave cylinder.
6. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Remove bolts securing bell housing to engine and support transmission with a jack. Remove engine mount nuts and bolts.
7. Attach hoist to engine, raise slightly and pull engine forward until it clears transmission shaft. Lift engine out of vehicle. To install engine, reverse removal procedure.