Overhaul Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
Table 72-00-06.3 • Special Tools and Equipment
Nomenclature Source
Compressor, Piston Ring Commercially Available
Expander, Piston Ring Commercially Available
Puller, Slide Hammer-Medium Commercially Available
Compressor, Valve Spring Bar Commercially Available
Intercylinder Baffle Tool Commercially Available
Puller, Valve Guide Commercially Available
Puller Set, Oil Seal Commercially Available
Stand, Vertical Nose Support Commercially Available
Tool, Hydraulic Tappet Removal Commercially Available
General Disassembly Procedures
• Place engine in horizontal position on a
transfer cart.
WARNING
: ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS
AND MAY CAUSE INJURY TO SKIN AND
EYES. PUT ON PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE
GEAR.
Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil
from the engine, if not previously drained.
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Remove the starter ring gear support.
Perform visual inspection during
disassembly and immediately after
disassembly. All individual parts should be
laid out in an orderly manner as they are
removed.
All loose studs, cracked baffles, and loose or
damaged fittings should be tagged to
prevent being overlooked during regular
inspection.
Tag all components and parts as they are
removed. Bag loose assemblies or attaching
hardware.
Prior to starting the component or parts
disassembly phase, engine may be placed
on a vertical nose support stand.
Disassembly
WARNING
: FUEL IS TOXIC AND
FLAMMABLE. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. USE
PROTECTIVE GEAR. IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER.
WARNING
: PUT ON SAFETY GOGGLES
WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING SAFETY
WIRE.
Removal of Carburetor and Priming System
(1) Remove engine fuel lines (30, Figure
72-00-09.37) and all attaching
hardware.
(a) Remove engine fuel priming system
attaching hardware clamps, (25, 30,
45 Figure 72-00-09.36) screws (35)
and nuts, (40). Disconnect tube (1,
5, 10, 15) coupling nuts at cylinder
head and attaching tee tubes (20).
(2) Remove the carburetor on O-360 series
engines as follows.
(a) Remove nuts (1, Figure 72-00-
09.37), lockwashers (2) and flat
washers (3) from studs four places.
(b) Remove carburetor (7) from studs
and discard gasket (4).
(c) Remove elbow (5) and discard o-
ring (6).
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© March 2005 Superior Air Parts Inc.
72-00-06
Engine Disassembly