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1965-67 (Exc. Chevy II)

  1. Drain crankcase, disconnect battery, remove starter, radiator hoses, and disconnect distributor cap. Remove fan blade, engine front mount through bolts, and fuel pump (not necessary to remove fuel pump from engine compartment). Disconnect steering idler arm bracket at right frame side rail and swing steering linkage down for clearance.
  2. On cars with automatic transmissions, disconnect transmission cooler lines at transmission and remove converter housing underpan. Rotate crankshaft to 6 o'clock position. Raise engine and insert 5 1/2" wooden blocks under engine mounts. Remove oil pan (on Camaro, drop oil pump into pan). INSTALLATION NOTE - On 396" and 427" engines, start the three 1/2 x 20 bolts before tightening other bolts  .