this may be an old topic but i have my 272 pulled out and am installing my new g heads and a new cam (from mummert)and new 57 4v intake and a new dizzy  and was wondering what is the easiest way to get these little buggers out i have the engine on a stand and rotated upside down i have pulled the old cam already the oil pan is removed already also because i am regasketing the complete motor .

y-block newbie

If you turn it right side up they will fall out.They will only come out and be reinstalled from the bottom.

  

I've installed then with a magnet on a long rod and use a "grab-all" to help position them.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias