Chevelle With Automatic Transmission
Disconnect battery positive cable at battery. Remove radiator upper mounting panel and insert a piece of heavy cardboard between fan and radiator. Disconnect starter brace at starter and disconnect and plug fuel line at fuel pump. Remove converter housing underpan and splash shield. Remove inboard starter bolt and loosen outboard starter bolt, swing starter outboard to gain adequate clearance for pan removal. Rotate crankshaft until timing mark on damper is at 6 o'clock position. Remove both engine mount through bolts. Raise front of engine until motor mounts separate from frame brackets. Remove right motor mount from engine and insert two bolts in mount holes. Continue raising engine until able to insert a 4 1/2" block of wood on right side between the bolts and frame bracket and a 4" block on left side, between mount and frame. Remove oil pan retaining bolt and lower pan, remove front main bearing cap and oil pan. Discard gaskets and seals.