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			3.3/3.8L ENGINE
			INDEX
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	Camshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . 113	Engine Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 100
	Camshaft Bearings−Engine Removed From			General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 99
	Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . 114	Hydraulic Tappets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 109
	Checking Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . 126	Installing Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly		. . 118
	Connecting Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . 119	Intake Manifold Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 105
	Crankshaft Oil Seals Service . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . 122	Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. 126
	Crankshaft Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . 119	Oil Pan Service		123
	Cylinder Block, Piston and Connecting Rod
				Oil Pump Service		124
	Assembly Service		115
				Rocker Arms and Shaft Assembly		103
	Cylinder Heads		103
				Timing Chain Cover, Oil Seal and Chain		110
	Engine Assembly		102
				Valve Service		105
	Engine Core Oil and Cam Plugs		114
				Valve Timing		110
	Engine Lubrication System		123

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENGINE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR CODE

The engine identification number is located on the rear of the cylinder block just below the cylinder head (Fig. 2).

ENGINE: The 3.3L (201 Cubic. Inches.) and 3.8L (231 Cubic. Inches.) displacement engines are 60° V type six cylinder power plant with cast iron cylinder block and aluminum cylinder heads. (Fig. 1). Firing order for these engines is 1-2-3-4-5-6. High turbulence cylinder heads allow a 8.9-1 compression ratio.

CRANKSHAFT: The nodular iron crankshaft is supported by four main bearings, with number two

being the thrust bearing. Crankshaft end sealing is provided by front and rear rubber seal.

PISTONS: The pistons are cast aluminum alloy. Three rings are used. Piston pins, press fitted into place, join the pistons to forged steel connecting rods.

CAMSHAFT: The nodular iron camshaft is mounted in four steel backed babbitt bearings. A thrust plate located in front of the first bearing, and bolted to the block, controls end play. Silent timing chain drives the camshaft. This chain is enclosed by a cast aluminum cover which also carries a front crankshaft seal, provides front oil pan closure, water pump mounting.