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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Hey guys. So I'm in the middle of removing my engine for the first time, and everything has gone smoothly until now. There is a linkage leading to the driver side of the engine below the exhaust manifold that is connected to another link that leads into the firewall. So, how do I move it out of the way so that I can pull the engine. This is the last thing stopping me, and I'd like to get the engine out today.

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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Hey guys. So I'm in the middle of removing my engine for the first time, and everything has gone smoothly until now. There is a linkage leading to the driver side of the engine below the exhaust manifold that is connected to another link that leads into the firewall. So, how do I move it out of the way so that I can pull the engine. This is the last thing stopping me, and I'd like to get the engine out today.

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~ Colin
HUH? Any way to take a picture? Small block or big block? Joe
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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Most likely the clutch linkage. Disconnect it at the frame. Look for the bracket and there should be a small nut. A 1/2 inch wrench if my memory is good. Loosen it up and slideit out ofthe bracket. It should the come off the ball stud on the engine.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Just did nine last night
2 cotter pins
2 springs
1 nut

and i'm a rookie
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Yep, that was it. Thanks guys.
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