Remove the water pump, the harmonic balancer (front pulley) and the timing chain cover. Then you should be able to get to it. Make certain that you pay attention to the positioning marks.
6 to 8 degrees BTDC.
yes you have to change the pan gasket when doing the timing chain
The 350 Chevy does not have a belt, it has a chain. Slack in the chain is normal as long as it is not excessive. A better determining factor on when to replace the chain, is the condition of the gears and if the chain is noisy.
Just the lifters and gaskets. It would me smart to replace the timing chain and gears too.
chain
The Chevrolet 350 V8 does not have a timing belt. It has a chain.The Chevrolet 350 V8 does not have a timing belt. It has a chain.
A 2007 Lexus ES350 has a timing chain. This will lower the costs in repairs since the timing chain should last as long as the engine whereas the timing belt needs to be replaced at 90,000 miles.
how do you change a rear main seal in a Chevy 350 motor
It has timing chain and gears. NO belt.
It could be the timing chain/sprockets marks are not lined up correctly or the valves are not adjusted correctly.
yes if the engine and trans. are both Chevy or Buick or Oldsmobile Buick/Oldsmobile and Pontiac will inter change but Chevy has to go with Chevy
1976 Chevy 350 engine should take 5 qts engine oil with filter change.