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260" BUICK, OLDSMOBILE & PONTIAC 350" & 455" OLDSMOBILE Exc. Omega: Camshaft: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery and drain radiator. Remove upper radiator baffle and hose support clamp. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at radiator.
  2. Remove air cleaner and disconnect throttle cable. Remove alternator drive belt. Remove alternator mounting bracket bolts and place alternator aside. Remove power steering mounting bolts and move pump clear of engine.
  3. Remove air conditioning compressor mounting bolts and support compressor aside. Disconnect water pump by-pass hose, electrical and vacuum connections. Remove distributor complete with cap and wiring. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil.
  4. Remove exhaust crossover pipe and starter. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. Install engine support bar. Remove engine mounting bolts and raise engine as far as possible. Remove engine mounts and flywheel inspection cover. Remove oil pan and place wooden blocks between exhaust manifolds and front crossmember. Remove engine support bar.
  5. Remove balancer pulley, balancer and timing cover. Lower vehicle and remove valve covers. Remove intake manifold, gasket, rocker arms, push rods and lifters.
  6. Discharge air conditioning system and remove condenser (if equipped). Remove fuel pump eccentric and attaching bolt, camshaft gear, oil slinger and timing chain. Carefully slide camshaft out of front of engine.
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