Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 276

V-8 E N G I N E
6-59
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Fig. 6 - 1 0 0 O i l Pan Gasket Retainers
13. Loosen rear transmission mount.
NOTE; It may be necessary to remove this mount
and rest rear of transmission on crossmember to
obtain necessary clearance.
14. Remove o i l pan bolts and raise engine straight
up until transmission is against floor pan.
15. Remove o i l pan by f i r s t rotating clockwise
(facing forward) to clear o i l pump.
NOTE: IF WORK OTHER THAN OIL PAN GAS­
KET REPLACEMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED,
REMOVE JACK AND SUPPORT ENGINE WITH
SUITABLE BLOCKS OF WOOD,
REPLACE
1. Install new gasket on o i l pan. (Fig. 6-100,
6-101, 6-102).
2. Replace o i l pan. Tighten retaining bolts to 12
l b . f t .
3. Install left motor mount to cylinder Mock and
tighten right motor mount to block bolts.
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ALUMINUM
COATED
GASKET
CEMENT
G R O O V E 1" to 1 W
(BOTH SIDES)
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F i g . 6-102 Rear O i l Pan Gasket Positioned in Bearing Cap
4. Lower engine and remove J 22603 Engine Sup­
port Bracket.
5. Replace motor mount to frame bolts.
6. Replace flywheel cover and starter.
7. Replace exhaust crossover pipe.
8. Connect steering idler a r m to frame.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. On air-conditioned cars, replace compressor,
fan and pulley assembly and adjust belt tensions.
11. Replace fan shield.
12. Connect engine ground cables and battery
cable.
13. Refill engine crankcase.
PUMP
DRIVE
SHAFT
OiL PUMP
•
PICKUP
SCREEN"
F i g . 6-101 Front O i l Pan Gasket Overlapping Side Gaskets
F i g . 6-103 O i l Pump and O i l Pump Drive Shaft