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301-350-400 V8 ENGINE VI CODES Y-P-Z
6A5-7
PUSH ROD COVER OR GASKET
Remove
1. Remove intake manifold.
2. Remove crankcase ventilator hose.
3. Remove screws from push rod cover and remove
cover.
Replace
1. Place a continuous 1/8 inch diameter bead of RTV
sealer on push rod cover to replace gasket.
2. Install push rod cover with RTV wet and tighten
screws using new rubber coated sealing washers to 7 Ib. ft.
3. Install positive crankcase ventilation hose.
4. Install intake manifold and new O-ring seal.
ROCKER A R M COVER OR
GASKET
Remove
1. Remove air cleaner.
2.
Disconnect crankcase ventilation hoses (as required).
3. Disconnect electrical wire(s) from rocker arm cover
clips.
4. Remove rocker cover.
CAUTION: DO NOTpry rockerarm coverloose.
Gaskets adhering to cylinder head and rocker arm
cover may be sheared by bumping end of rocker
arm cover rearward with palm o f hand or a rubber
mallet.
Replace
1. Using a new gasket, install rocker arm cover and
torque bolts to 7 Ib ft. Gasket should be glued to R. A. cover.
NOTE: If rocker arm covers are equipped with single
oil deflector tabs be sure they are pointed toward top of
engine.
2. Connect crankcase ventilation hoses (if disconnected).
3. Connect electrical wire(s) at rocker arm cover clips.
4.Install air cleaner.
VALVE SPRINGS, SHIELD OR
SEAL
Remove
1. Remove rocker arm cover, spark plug and distributor
cap.
2. Turn engine until distributor rotor is in position to fire
cylinder being serviced.
3. Install air fitting J-22278 in spark plug hole and attach
air line.
4. Remove rocker arm.
5. After removing rocker arm, thread valve spring
compressor stud J-8929 on rocker arm stud and compress
valve spring, using compressor and nut. Remove valve spring
retainer cup locks and then remove valve spring compressor,
valve spring retainer cup shield and valve stem seal.
Replace
1. Install new part or parts, compress springs with valve
spring compressor.
Install valve stem seal (Fig. 6A5-13) and retainer cap
locks. Remove spring compressor and valve holder, then test
valve stem seal using suction cup end of tool J-22330 (Fig.
6A5-14).
Fig.
6A5-13
Installing Valve Stem Seal
Fig.
6A5-14
Checking Valve Stem Seal
2. Install rocker arm, tighten rocker arm ball retaining
nut to 20 Ib. ft.
3. Remove air fitting 5-22794.
4. Install rocker arm cover, spark plug, distributor cap
and connect spark plug wire.
ROCKER A R M STUDS
Remove
I. Drain radiator (301 engine only).
2. Remove rocker arm cover.
3. Remover rocker arm and nut.
4.
Using a deep well socket, remove rocker stud.
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