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The engine comes out the bottom. There are four 17 mm nuts holding the engine in place. Two are at the top of where the engine joins with the transmission behind the fan shroud and the other two are at the bottom of where the engine and tranny connect. You will need to be beneath the car to get those nuts off.

Jack up the car and place it on jack stands. Now raise the jack beneath the engine just so it is supporting the engine's weight. Be careful not to jack it up so high that you bend or damage the studs that hold the engine in place.

You will want to disconnect the gas line, which is beneath the car on the driver's side. Disconnect it so that you will be able to stick a piece of a pencil in the gas hose. This will prevent gas leaks. While beneath the car, disconnect the fresh air hoses from the heat exchangers (if you have them) and disconnect the heater control cables from the heat exchangers. Back the two nuts off of the bottom studs that hold the engine to the tranny. To remove the top nuts, you will need to reach back behind the fan shroud with your 17 mm wrench. I have found that it is sometimes necessary to use a pair of vice grips beneath the car to get these top bolts not to spin with the nuts.

Before going any further, clearly label all wires (battery, starter, ignition coil, etc.). This is going to make it much easier to connect everything when you get ready to put the engine back in. Remove the distributor cap (for ease of access to the throttle) and loosen the nut that holds the accelerator cable to the carb. Slip the cable from the carb and pull it back through the fan shroud.

You are now ready to pull the engine. With the weight of the engine resting on the jack (and, preferably with someone who can help you), pull back with a "wiggle" motion until the engine is clear of the tranny. This will involve slightly tipping the engine toward you. When it is clear of the car, slowly and carefully lower the engine to the floor, balancing its weight on the jack. Go slowly, as this is an aluminum case, and a fall of only inches can crack it.

When you have the engine lowered, pull it from beneath the car, do your work, and then reinstall the engine in reverse order of removal.

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