Engine Notes

RADIATOR REMOVAL CAUTION (Automatic Transmission):  Transmission oil cooler is part of radiator lower tank and must be tightly sealed after or during repairs to avoid entrance of foreign matter.

V8 CYLINDER HEAD IDENTIFICATION NOTE:  "Low Boss" & "High Boss" heads may be identified by placing @ straight edge across rocker cover gasket surfaces. The low stud boss (early head) will be approximately flush with the lower edge of scale while the high stud boss (later head) will be approximately "4" above lower edge of scale.

STUD INSTALLER TOOL J-5801 REWORK (For installing stud to 1 3/4" height):  Grind 3/32" off bottom of tool. When installing studs in "High Boss" (later type head), use installer Tool J-5801 to drive stud into the 1 3/4" height, after which studs will have to be pressed in further to the 1 41/64" height.

1965 CORVETTE 283" & 327" 365 HP & 375 HP ENGINES OIL PRESSURE NOTE & OIL PUMP NON-INTERCHANGEABILITY CAUTION:  Normal oil pressure for 327" 365 & 375 HP engine is 80-95 p.s.i. at 2000 RPM, while pressure for 283" Corvette engine is 65 p.s.i. at 2000 RPM. To prevent serious engine damage, DO NOT interchange these pumps.