Engine Removal
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Year | Displ. | Carburetor | HP at RPM | Torque (Ft. Lbs. at RPM) | Compr. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu. ins. | cc | in. | mm | in. | mm | |||||
| 1971-72 | 71.3 | 1169 | 1x2-Bbl. | 73@6000 | 72@35000 | 8.6-1 | 2.756 | 70 | 2.992 | 76 |
NOTE:
Engine and transmission are removed as a unit.
- Mark position of hood to hinges and remove hood. Drain cooling system. Disconnect battery cables at battery and remove battery. Disconnect engine to body ground strap at body.
- Remove hot air hose at exhaust manifold. Remove air cleaner and bracket. Disconnect choke cable and accelerator cable at carburetor.
- Separate wire connector at alternator and disconnect "B" terminal from alternator. Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump inlet. Disconnect wire at distributor and remove coil wire.
- Disconnect radiator hoses at radiator and remove radiator. Disconnect wires at oil pressure switch, back-up light switch and starter.
- Remove dust boot from shifting lever. Remove bolts from cover plate and remove cover plate and shifter.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold and remove exhaust pipe mounting bracket at transmission. Disconnect speedometer cable at transmission.
- Unhook clutch return spring from clutch fork. Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing. Drain transmission oil.
- Unhook parking brake return spring from guide lever. Disconnect cable at parking brake guide lever. Disconnect drive shaft at differential and pull drive shaft from transmission.
- Remove exhaust manifold from cylinder head. Disconnect wiring at starter switch and disconnect starter cable. Support engine from top with a suitable hoist.
- Remove nuts and bolts from both front motor mounts. Remove transmission crossmember from vehicle. Remove engine and transmission. Separate engine from transmission.
- To install engine in vehicle, reverse removal procedure.