Re: [AMC-List] Re Parts List

[farna@xxxxxxx]

On April 16, 2006 Bill Strobel wrote:

> By the way on the subject is there any rhyme or reason to the AMC parts numbering system?  Is there a way to tell what a part is by the part number?  Or were they just assigned in sequence?
> 
> Bill Strobel
> Independent Towing
> Fayetteville NC

Yes, there is some reasoning behind the part numbers, at least for the first section. AMC uses "Group" numbers for each major area. You've probably heard of "Group 19" parts -- those are all performance parts. The Group number will be the first part of a part number -- i.e. 22.058.3658514. The Group number is 22, sub group 58, part number 3658514. There may be a dash between the part and Group/Sub-Group number. The Group number will only be on the AMC box or a tag on the part, not on the part itself, so knowing the Group is of limited use. It does help tremendously when looking up the number in an AMC parts book though -- at least you know what section to start looking in. 

The part numbers themselves are pretty much sequential MOST of the time, but not always. Some late 50s part numbers have only four digits, while by the 70s most (if not all) have seven. Occasionally a later part number has a "smaller" number though (fewer digits). Part numbers that are close usually designate similar items. Sorry I can't be any more specific, but I haven't looked at the numbers close enough to discern any pattern. Anyone else have more detailed info? 

Main Group numbers are as follows:
01 - Engine
02 - Grille and Cooling System
03 - Electrical Parts and Lenses
04 - Fuel and Exhaust
05 - Clutch
06 - Manual Transmission
07 - Shifter Parts (auto and manual)
08 - Brake System
09 - Rear Axle and Driveshaft
10 - Front Suspension and Steering 
11 - Shocks and Springs
12 - Hood/Fenders/Bumpers
13 - HVAC
14 - Detailing Decals and Misc. Detailing Items
15 - Accessories
16 - Automatic Transmission Parts
17 - Hardware (nuts/bolts/fasteners)
18 - Four Wheel Drive Components
19 - High Performance
20 - Sheet Metal Repair Panels
21 - (not used)
22 - Dash/Wipers/Glove Box
23 - Doors/Weatherseals/Handles
24 - Rear Quarter Panels/Parts
25 - Glass (including gaskets and channels)
26 - Body Moldings/Stripe Kits
27 - Sill Plates/Mirrors/Misc. Body Parts
28 - Convertible and Sunroof Parts
29 - Upholstery/Interior Trim
30 - Books/Literature/Manuals/Toys
31 - Jeep Pickup Box
32 - (not used)*
33 - Wiring Harness
34 - (not used)*
35 - Jeep Camper
36-39 - (not used)*
40 - Jeep and 4x4 Off-Road Accessories

* I got these numbers from Galvin's site (www.ramblerparts.com). These Group numbers weren't listed, but were not marked as "not used". That is an assumption on my part. 






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