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(Joe) 10. 343 and GOOD running 360 for sale (Joe) 11. 390 crank for sale / block also (Joe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:58:30 -0700 From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <BAY114-F135DF0CA8F9D7ACEF9B609AC120@xxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed A: The later Caddy V8 (including Northstar) uses a 60 degree pattern, same as the 2.8L Chev V6 and AMC 2.5L. (I hear the Chev 2.5L had 2 different bolt patterns) I don't think there is enough room (at the bellhousing) to swap an AMC motor into the BOP TH425 or later Caddy FWD trans. Anyone know if the early AMC 6 cyls were the same pattern as anything else? Took a long time to "nail" down the FACT the early Jeep TH400s were nailhead trannies (I finally did the match up) From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <200610040420.k944KxD13613@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> " From: farna@xxxxxxx " " 4.1L V-6 (larger version of the 231 -- I wonder if SBC pattern?) they're both buicks, with the b-o-p pattern. some time in the mid '80s, fwd 3.8s started using the little gm pattern that the amc four has, but only in transverse apps afaik. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _________________________________________________________________ Add fun gadgets and colorful themes to express yourself on Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.get.live.com/spaces/features ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:09:51 +0800 From: amckiwi@xxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Fw: disc brakes interchange question To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <1160014191.4524696f841bb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I did the matador brake conversion on my 64 Classic Your conversion may differ slightly as my car is RHD It is a straight bolt on job but I had to use customised flexible hoses at the time as did not get the Matador ones with the conversion. The standard classic hoses were not quite long enuf and stretched on full lock when i tested the setup. I suggest you get new hoses if possible as insurance. While the job is not dificult do not attempt it unless you are skilled enough to do it. Ramblers are not much fun without brakes. I have kept the standard unboosted brake master cylinder after removing the check valve for the front brakes. This gives you an ABS type set up as it is virtualy impossibile to lock up the front brakes. I have a booster to go on the car at some stage to fix that. This along with the conversion to electric wipers is one of the best things I have done to my car. Cheers Stu Melbourne Australia Quoting Sandwich Maker <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: > " ----- Original Message ----- > " From: rclaudio@xxxxxxxxxxxx > " > " > " hi eddie need to know if the disc brakes assy. would fit a 63 rambler > " classic ...disc brake assy could be a 68 javelin cause they also use > " trunnion suspension. any help or ideas would work....thaks rich > " _______________________________________________ > > it could be any amc disks; they all bolt on the same way, with > separate spindles and knuckles. the '60s brakes are the worst, most > expensive ahd hard to get parts for, and most troublesome. '82-3 are > the best from parts availability standpoint, but any of the '77-newer > hornet/gremlin etc bendix stuff isn't bad. the big brakes used on > matadors are more powerful but parts are getting harder to find. > > you'll need everything back to the spindles [disk and drum spindles > are not the same], and master cylinder and proportioning valve. > ________________________________________________________________________ > Andrew Hay the genius nature > internet rambler is to see what all have seen > adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought > _______________________________________________ > AMC-List mailing list > AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > or go to http://www.amc-list.com > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 21:11:03 -0600 From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <1160017863.452477c7c1f51@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 IIRC the TER front drives put the engine pretty much over the axle - neither in front nor behind. Might need some weight in the front to keep it from becoming a wheelstander. :) Ken Quoting farna@xxxxxxx: Best setup for a mid engine is the Toro/Eldo/Riv axle. Just make > the adapter! Those were used in Corvairs with 455s and such in the middle of > the car, there may be an adapter for an SBC also. Not that it would help with > an AMC engine. > > -- > Frank Swygert > Publisher, "American Motors Cars" > Magazine (AMC) > For all AMC enthusiasts > http://farna.home.att.net/AIM.html > (free download available!) > _______________________________________________ > AMC-List mailing list > AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > or go to http://www.amc-list.com > ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:22:58 -0700 From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <BAY114-F266A637B5B60E790FAC19BAC120@xxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed A: I didn't know it was a 6 till today. I think a D44 from an FSJ would be just the ticket, along with whatever trans and a Dana 20 tcase (short adapters are available. Maybe a BW from a V8 with 6 cyl bell and FMX to D20 adapter?) I have seen Mitsubishi 6 cyl diesels in Dodges, but not Nissan ones. IH ran the Nissan diesel with std trans and 727 auto as well as CJ10s and overseas Jtrucks. Auto trans wouldn't need to be run backwards with the tcase gutted to run the front. From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <200610031803.k93I3o609164@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> " From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> " " A: Now that I see the original post, some things are a little clearer. " " My take: " Front axle should be a Dana 60 (or maybe 9". Dana 44 if not too much power " is made) flipped from a 4x4. D30 won't take much power to kill if it's the " only drive axle. imho a d60 would be monstrous overkill for a little light track car. i agree about the d30 though. " OR " Rear motor facing forwards using Jeep 727 trans and NP208 tcase from a CJ10 " tug shifted to 4 high (I drove my '83 Cherokee for several months this way " with no rear driveshaft) The one from a tug is built stronger than a regular " Jeep one (wider chain, etc) as they are used to move planes on the tarmack " with a Nissan diesel. the nissan was also available in dodge pickups about then, so i wouldn't be surprised if the t/c is a np208d. one of the tricks for beefing a jeep nv231 t/c is to use 231d dodge sprockets and chain, as they're wider then the 231j parts. i don't think an auto trans would take kindly to being spun backeards though - unless you're talking about projecting fwd of the axle and driving it from the front. but if you're thinking of this -- " Balancing the weight/power will be the toughest part. Too bad the Tornado " didn't come with a Nailhead motor. Then you could use an FSJ adapter ring " from a TH400 to bolt it up! -- then why not project the driveline back behind the rear axle and use a t/c to reverse direction and drive the axle from the back? offset the engine/tranny to the right and place them so the tailshaft is about over [or under?] the axle. strip the t/c of everything it doesn't need, low range for a start. maybe make a custom case with only the sprockets and chain. divorce it from the tranny and put it on short driveshafts from the tranny and to the axle. imho the axle would work best if the diff were also offset, to the left. start with something like a narrow-track cj quadratrac d44; it's probably offset the wrong way so pull the tubes off and swap them. i'd also suggest pressing them back onto a high-pinion ford front chuck; hypoid r&p are stronger pushing than pulling. or just call one of the custom axle places like currie and hand 'em your specs. or you could use/make a d44-based irs, like the jag or corvette [or viper?]. " From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> " " So I've been thinking and drawing over the last year or so ideas " for a rambler hot rod. Six cylinder, sort of "old style" rod, " track-roadster-ish. Two seats. Open wheels (motorcycle-type " fenders), no doors, no roof. " " I really want a mid-engine car, but Hallibrand transaxles are " out of my range, but I think I've come up with a scheme for a " rear engine, front drive car, using a jeep or eagle front axle. wasn't there a relatively-recent corvette that had a transaxle? they oughta be showing up in junkyards... just noodling... but what about a cord-like layout, where the driver and passenger sit mostly behind the engine but almost between the rear wheels? " I do have this Navarro-built turbo six... but it's not a " requirement, and might not be appropriate to run in the street. i think if you don't get weight/power distribution right, this engine would be a big mistake. likely a handful even if you do get it right... " The big chunks lay out OK for a 104" plus or minus wheelbase. the cord approach would probably shoot the wheelbase up. it'd be novel though! thought: doesn't the jeep liberty [ugh] have ifs? " Big HP isn't a goal, so driveline strength isn't an issue. It " goes without saying it'll be all AMC. you'd have to make a custom bellhousing adapter, but a midengine kitcar-modified corvair transaxle/irs might fit the bill. iirc it's saginaw made, so i'd guess perhaps 250 ft-lbs for a design limit. " I figure standard hotrod kitcar junk for the rest of it. Weight " distribution won't be all that great (heavy rear), eh, I'm " not racing. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _________________________________________________________________ Share your special moments by uploading 500 photos per month to Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.get.live.com/spaces/features ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:22:58 -0700 From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <BAY114-F266A637B5B60E790FAC19BAC120@xxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed A: I didn't know it was a 6 till today. I think a D44 from an FSJ would be just the ticket, along with whatever trans and a Dana 20 tcase (short adapters are available. Maybe a BW from a V8 with 6 cyl bell and FMX to D20 adapter?) I have seen Mitsubishi 6 cyl diesels in Dodges, but not Nissan ones. IH ran the Nissan diesel with std trans and 727 auto as well as CJ10s and overseas Jtrucks. Auto trans wouldn't need to be run backwards with the tcase gutted to run the front. From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <200610031803.k93I3o609164@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> " From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> " " A: Now that I see the original post, some things are a little clearer. " " My take: " Front axle should be a Dana 60 (or maybe 9". Dana 44 if not too much power " is made) flipped from a 4x4. D30 won't take much power to kill if it's the " only drive axle. imho a d60 would be monstrous overkill for a little light track car. i agree about the d30 though. " OR " Rear motor facing forwards using Jeep 727 trans and NP208 tcase from a CJ10 " tug shifted to 4 high (I drove my '83 Cherokee for several months this way " with no rear driveshaft) The one from a tug is built stronger than a regular " Jeep one (wider chain, etc) as they are used to move planes on the tarmack " with a Nissan diesel. the nissan was also available in dodge pickups about then, so i wouldn't be surprised if the t/c is a np208d. one of the tricks for beefing a jeep nv231 t/c is to use 231d dodge sprockets and chain, as they're wider then the 231j parts. i don't think an auto trans would take kindly to being spun backeards though - unless you're talking about projecting fwd of the axle and driving it from the front. but if you're thinking of this -- " Balancing the weight/power will be the toughest part. Too bad the Tornado " didn't come with a Nailhead motor. Then you could use an FSJ adapter ring " from a TH400 to bolt it up! -- then why not project the driveline back behind the rear axle and use a t/c to reverse direction and drive the axle from the back? offset the engine/tranny to the right and place them so the tailshaft is about over [or under?] the axle. strip the t/c of everything it doesn't need, low range for a start. maybe make a custom case with only the sprockets and chain. divorce it from the tranny and put it on short driveshafts from the tranny and to the axle. imho the axle would work best if the diff were also offset, to the left. start with something like a narrow-track cj quadratrac d44; it's probably offset the wrong way so pull the tubes off and swap them. i'd also suggest pressing them back onto a high-pinion ford front chuck; hypoid r&p are stronger pushing than pulling. or just call one of the custom axle places like currie and hand 'em your specs. or you could use/make a d44-based irs, like the jag or corvette [or viper?]. " From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> " " So I've been thinking and drawing over the last year or so ideas " for a rambler hot rod. Six cylinder, sort of "old style" rod, " track-roadster-ish. Two seats. Open wheels (motorcycle-type " fenders), no doors, no roof. " " I really want a mid-engine car, but Hallibrand transaxles are " out of my range, but I think I've come up with a scheme for a " rear engine, front drive car, using a jeep or eagle front axle. wasn't there a relatively-recent corvette that had a transaxle? they oughta be showing up in junkyards... just noodling... but what about a cord-like layout, where the driver and passenger sit mostly behind the engine but almost between the rear wheels? " I do have this Navarro-built turbo six... but it's not a " requirement, and might not be appropriate to run in the street. i think if you don't get weight/power distribution right, this engine would be a big mistake. likely a handful even if you do get it right... " The big chunks lay out OK for a 104" plus or minus wheelbase. the cord approach would probably shoot the wheelbase up. it'd be novel though! thought: doesn't the jeep liberty [ugh] have ifs? " Big HP isn't a goal, so driveline strength isn't an issue. It " goes without saying it'll be all AMC. you'd have to make a custom bellhousing adapter, but a midengine kitcar-modified corvair transaxle/irs might fit the bill. iirc it's saginaw made, so i'd guess perhaps 250 ft-lbs for a design limit. " I figure standard hotrod kitcar junk for the rest of it. Weight " distribution won't be all that great (heavy rear), eh, I'm " not racing. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _________________________________________________________________ Share your special moments by uploading 500 photos per month to Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.get.live.com/spaces/features ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 23:27:35 -0400 (EDT) From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <200610050327.k953RZF20486@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> " From: farna@xxxxxxx " " " The Halibrand transaxle (used in #50) is REALLY SHORT, sort of " " visible in these photos: " " " " http://www.cacklefest.com/images/motor-mounted.jpg " " http://www.cacklefest.com/images/striping-002.jpg " " " " (Note distance motor to axle CL) " " couldn't see much. does the halibrand put the gearbox behind the " axle? unless it does i don't see how it could be much different than " the c5 setup. " ------------------ " " You can see how long the Halibrand setup is in the second photo though. " A short 4x4 trans with Jag/'vette IRS would be about the same length. " That type Halibrand setup HAS NO SUSPENSION!! Wouldn't work well on the " street. It's not really a transaxle, but a differential linked directly " to the transmission with a slip coupling. The only way to make that " work on the street would be to put the engine/trans/diff on a swinging " subframe and spring that, like some go-carts do with chain drive. in the second photo, it looks like the halibrand is about as long as the engine. i don't think the c5 transaxle is much different. the lack of suspension is a real downer. everything you mention would sorta work, but not really well on the street. " The " C5 'vette setup can't be bolted directly to a bell housing, so it's out " of the question for a mid engine. it looks to me like the bolt pattern on the coupler is the same as the odd pattern front-transmission 'vettes and other gms with the t56 have. in any event, if it is a t56 as reported, a 'normal' front-transmission case could be substituted, even an aftermarket warner one with standard gm bellhousing pattern. " Best setup for a mid engine is the " Toro/Eldo/Riv axle. Just make the adapter! Those were used in Corvairs " with 455s and such in the middle of the car, there may be an adapter for " an SBC also. Not that it would help with an AMC engine. for '66-up v8s and '72-up sixes, advance has a ring that'll do the trick. it's intended to allow substitution of common gm th400 cases for rarer amc ones in jeeps. they apparently bust frequently if/when the front driveshaft comes adrift. it's been used to mount stick bellhousings as well, but advance has a custom amc engine / gm tranny bell too. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:58:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] rambler hot rod // backwards six To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0610042057400.25888@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Wed, 4 Oct 2006, Jim Blair wrote: > Anyone know if the early AMC 6 cyls were the same pattern as anything else? That's a damn good question. I suspect it's just some old Nash pattern and not much else. ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:53:32 -0400 From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] Rambler Hot Rod - con't To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <4524578C.1399.2BF998@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII " Current V-12 Ferraris', have a habit of lifting their front " suspensions over small road irregularities at slower speeds and " ending up in store fronts - European Racing - seen a few film " clips featuring this 'Option'. this could just as easily be a geometry problem with a suspension set up for high speed manners. > with the V-12 & Transaxle in the rear - on a washboard pavement the rear squats during the 'jounce' yanking the nose up - unloading the front tires. The cars were mostly stock production items - " Moms' 356 did this to me during some spirited back road rallying " against a TR Spitfire - tyres finally bit as I headed into the " Apple Orchard - didn't wrap the car up that afternoon. trailing throttle oversteer, or perhaps swing axle tuck-under... sounds to me like the car got ahead of an inexperienced driver. > I was making a right onto a narrow roadway - washboard old pavement again - front fuel tank was low - front suspension unloaded after a few bumps > wasn't matching the pavement contours - major brakes & wheels cocked, the Michelins finally bit. " I liked your original concept of an early Track Roadster with the " Navarro 6 - I'm sure all that plumbing could be arranged for a " high 'drool factor' eye candy without fogging up your goggles. i must say the classic look has a certain appeal... > ahh yeah .......... air 'n the hare ;) ______________________________________________________________________ __ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought =Bt= milnersXcoupe ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 22:56:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] AMC intake manifolds. To: AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <20061005055636.51360.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Simple question..added to this. MY wife's new 401 was assembled(not by me) with am aluminum Offy intake and Mr Gasket/Felpro... paper type intake gaskets. There is NO metal pan on the bottom of the manifold either . PCV hole is wide open to the lifter valley. NOW..the engine had the lifter valley line kit installed. Is there a way to slot...etc..the tin valley pan gasket so i can install it? The engine is NOT in the car yet. I've heard it will suck oil like mad without the valley pan gasket. Will the tin pan thats supposed to be riveted to the intake being missing be a issue also? Supposedly NO room for it with the lefter valley line kit? Direct email would also be greatly appreciated!! Thankyou,Joe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 23:01:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] 343 and GOOD running 360 for sale To: AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <20061005060105.42980.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Have a 343 from a 1967 Ambassador. I'm sure it will need rebuilt. Came with my Ambassador parts car.Heads are off to see the bore. $150. Also GOOD running 360 from a 1987 Grand Wagoneer. Has a Edelbrock Performer intake. No smoke..etc. $350. Have hoist to load into your truck!! Located in central Illinois. Thankyou,Joe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 23:04:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] 390 crank for sale / block also To: AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <20061005060427.54049.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Located in central Illinois.Fresh .010/.010 390 crank. Sold my 69 Jav project as a roller.I'd like $350. That's what i have in it. Have a 68-69 390 block. Needs on sleeve(casting pit) or over bore...$100/bo.Is rough bored to .035...finish hone to .040. Thanks,Joe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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