6 -2 8 ENGINE
remove the valve locks, valve cap, valve shield and
valve spring and damper (fig. 7L).
5. Remove the valve stem oil seal.
6
. To replace, set the valve spring and damper, valve
shield and valve cap in place. Compress the spring
with Tool J-5892 and install oil seal in the lower
groove of the stem, making sure the seal is flat and
not twisted.
NOTE: A light coat of oil on the seal will
help prevent twisting.
7. Install the valve locks and release the compressor
tool, making sure the locks seat properly in the
upper groove of the valve stem.
NOTE: Grease may be used to hold the locks
in place while releasing the compressor tool.
8
. Install spark plug and torque to specifications.
9. Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.
Cylinder Head Assemblies
Removal
1. Remove manifold assembly as outlined.
2. Remove valve mechanism as outlined.
3. Drain cooling system (block).
4. Remove fuel and vacuum line from retaining clip
at water outlet then disconnect wires from
temperature sending units.
5. Disconnect air injection hose at check valve.
6
. Disconnect radiator upper hose at water outlet
housing and battery ground strap at cylinder head.
7. Remove coil.
8
. Remove cylinder head bolts, cylinder head and
Fig. 7L—Compressing Valve Spring
gasket. Place cylinder head on two blocks of wood
to prevent damage.
Installation
CAUTIO N:
The gasket surfaces on both the
head and the block must be clean of any
foreign matter and free of nicks or heavy
scratches. Cylinder bolt threads in the block
and threads on the cylinder head bolt must be
cleaned. (Dirt will affect bolt torque). Do not
use gasket sealer on composition steel asbestos
gaskets.
1. Place the gasket in position over the dowel pins
with the bead up.
2. Carefully guide cylinder head into place over dowel
pins and gasket.
3. Coat threads of cylinder head bolts with sealing
compound and install finger tight.
4. Tighten cylinder head bolts a little at a time in the
sequence shown on the torque sequence chart until
the specified torque is reached.
5. Connect air injection hose at check valve.
6
. Install coil.
7. Connect radiator upper hose and engine ground
strap.
8
. Connect temperature sending unit wires and install
fuel and vacuum lines in clip at water outlet.
9. Fill cooling system.
10. Install manifold assembly as outlined.
11. Install and adjust valve mechanism as outlined.
12. Install and torque rocker arm cover.
Oil Pan
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and disconnect starter at
engine block - leave electrical connections intact
and position starter out of way.
3. On G Series vehicles, remove bolts securing engine
mounts to crossmember brackets - then, using a
suitable jack with a flat piece of wood to protect oil
pan, raise engine sufficiently to insert 2” x 4” wood
block between engine mounts and crossmember
brackets (fig.
8
L).
4. Drain engine oil and remove flywheel (convertor)
cover.
5. Remove oil pan bolts and withdraw oil pan from
engine.
Installation
1. Discard old gaskets and seals, thoroughly clean all
gasket sealing surfaces.
2. Install new rear seal in rear main bearing cap.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
Summary of Contents for Light Duty Truck 1973
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Page 53: ...HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A 27 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 115: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A 89...
Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 149: ...BODY 1B 29 Fig 84 Body Mounting 06 Fig 85 Body Mounting 14 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 171: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 2 Frame Horizontal Checking Typical FRAME 2 3...
Page 173: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 4 10 30 Series Truck Frame FRAME 2 5...
Page 174: ...2 6 FRAME LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 5 Underbody Reference Points G Van...
Page 185: ...FRONT SUSPENSION 3 11 Fig 16 Toe out on Turns LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 351: ...ENGINE 6 15 Fig ID Sectional View of Eight Cylinder Engine LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 378: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 37L K Series Engine Front Mount 6 42 ENG INE...
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Page 423: ...EN G IN E C OOLING 6K 13 Fig 16 Overheating Chart LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 424: ...6 K 1 4 ENG INE COOLING Fig 17 Coolant Loss Chart LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 456: ...6M 32 ENGINE FUEL Fig K15 Accelerator Controls G Van L 6 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 832: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 106 Power Steering Pump Mounting Typical 9 66 STEERING...
Page 833: ...PUMP ASSEMBLY STEERING GEAR TYPICAL SMALL V8 TYPICAL LARGE V8 STEERING 9 67...
Page 861: ...STEERING 9 95 Fig 134 Power Steering Pump Leakage LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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