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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1965CHEVY II BASE, 2D SEDAN, 3.8L ENG, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALCHEVELLE 6 CYL. ENGINES1965-73
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, 2D Sedan, 3.8L Eng, Not Available Trans
CHEVELLE 6 CYL. Engines: 1965-73
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, 2D Sedan, 3.8L Eng, Not Available TransSECTION 1965-73
Engine and transmission must be removed as a unit as follows:
- Remove hood, radiator, shroud, fan and pulley. Remove air cleaner and disconnect battery cables. Disconnect all wires, hoses and linkages. Remove power steering pump and air conditioning compressor (if equipped), but do not disconnect hoses.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold flange, and disconnect speedometer cable at transmission. Drain transmission and remove propeller shaft.
- On cars with Synchro-mesh transmissions, disconnect clutch linkage at cross shaft then remove cross shaft engine bracket.
- Attach lifting device, remove front mount through bolts, raise engine slightly (take weight off front mounts), then remove rear mount bolts. Raise engine to take weight off rear mount, then remove crossmember. It is necessary to remove transmission mount before crossmember can be removed.
- Remove engine and transmission.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.