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ENGINE OILING SYSTEM
Installation
(1) Inspect the alignment of the oil strainer. The
bottom of the strainer must be parallel with the ma-
chined surface of the cylinder block. The bottom of
the strainer must touch the bottom of the oil pan.
(2) Install the oil pan using a
new
gasket and seals
on 273 and 318 cubic inch engine, and install the en-
gine to converter housing brace.
(3) Connect the exhaust cross-over pipe to mani-
folds. (If so equipped.)
(4)
Connect the steering and idler arm ball joints
to the steering center link.
(5) Lower the vehicle, install the dipstick, fill with
the proper grade and quantity of motor oil, connect
battery ground.
OIL PUMP
(Figs.
121 & 122)
Removal
On the 273 and 318 cubic inch engine, remove the
oil pump from the rear main bearing cap.
361, 383 and 426 cubic inch engines, remove the
oil pump attaching bolts and remove the pump and
filter assembly from the left front lower corner of
the engine.
63x931
Fig. 121-Oil
Pump Assembly
1273
8
318 Cubic Inch)
Disassembly
(1) Remove the cover screws and remove the cover
from the (361, 383 and 426 cubic inch engines) filter
base (Fig. 122).
(2) Remove the pump rotor and shaft and lift out
the outer pump rotor.
ROCKER Y C K E R ARM
' *
SHAFT
\
LEFT MAIN OIL GALLERY
fl
RIGHT MAIN OIL GALLERY
I
L
/'
ROCKER
SHAFT
, / '
KU 24
Fig. 120-Engine
Oiling System 1361,383
8
426 Cubic Inch)
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