Re: 1957 Rambler Ambassador 327 CID Engine

[farna@xxxxxxx]

I sent Michael (and Matt) the requested info. Specs change slightly over the years, but not much. There isn't much clearance in those bearings, but they apparently got them to tight. I did notice that the 65-66 has a bit more clearance in the mains than earlier years and suggested the later numbers be used. 

On October 28, 2005 Matt Haas wrote:

> I don't have any of the specs your looking for anymore. I sold my Rebel
> this past spring and the service manual I had went with it. I've copied the
> AMC-List in on this and hopefully someone there will be able to help you
> out more than I can.
> 
> Matt
> 
> At 09:06 PM 10/26/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> >I represent Creative Hot Rods in Troy MI.  We are working on a 1957 327
> >CID Rambler Ambassador Engine.  I notice that main bearing caps 1 thru 4
> >have a number and an arrow on the main bearing cap.  We are assuming that
> >these caps begin at the front of the block and progressively go towards
> >the back of the block.  Are we correct?
> >
> >This engine is VERY tight.  All torque specs were taken from a 1957
> >Rambler tech manual.  However, this tech manual does not have anything on
> >these bearing caps.
> >
> >This engine was rebuilt to specs with the crank ground to 10/10.  When
> >test run, this engine basically destroyed the bearings.... bearings were
> >recieving oil.  Engine was disassembled, the crank was then ground to
> >20/20. The man who rebuilt the engine the first time has left the company.
> >
> >One thing seems to stick out.... there is virtualy NO clearance between
> >the rod caps.... this puzzles me to no end.
> >
> >Any suggestions or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Michael Brink
> >Creative Hot Rods
> >33653 Dequindre Rd
> >Troy MI 48083
> >(248) 588-1951 (Ask for Jim, the owner)
> >Pendragon1311@xxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> 
> matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.mattsoldcars.com
> Cincinnati, OH
> 1967 Rambler American wagon
> 1968 Rambler American sedan
> 1978 Chevy El Camino


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