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Today's Topics:
1. Liberty disks [was: More] (Sandwich Maker)
2. Re: T-96/T-14 OD swap (Sandwich Maker)
3. T14 OD, or just a '71 earlier T14 wanted! (M Walter)
4. new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler Wagon (Michael Pell)
5. Re: new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler Wagon (RetroRalph)
6. Re: new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler Wagon (Mark Price)
7. Re: NYC to Dover in "new" 982 Jeep Truck --anyone along the
way? (Mark Price)
8. Re: T14 OD, or just a '71 earlier T14 wanted! (Sandwich Maker)
9. halloween auctions (Eddie Stakes)
10. complete set for rebuilding a 196 head? (Nick ALFANO)
11. '66 Rambler V8 automatic kickdown cable wanted (EBay want it
now) (Jim Blair)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:47:53 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
Subject: [AMC-List] Liberty disks [was: More]
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <200610281447.k9SElrq12825@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
"
" A: I saw that after I posted later years came with rear discs. (tire offset
" is also different than XJ though. More FWD offset than RWD)
the xj wheels like the eagle's already have a lot of offset for a rwd
vehicle. the liberty's have more than that?
________________________________________________________________________
Andrew Hay the genius nature
internet rambler is to see what all have seen
adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:52:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] T-96/T-14 OD swap
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <200610281452.k9SEqPc12914@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" From: "Bob Hodson" <rhodsonscrambler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
"
" Andy,
" The original T-96 was a NON OD. The T-14 OD transmission was shorter. I had
" to have a drive shaft made. The original drive shaft was 4 feet and I had to
" have a new drive shaft made to 4 feet 6 inches.
wow.
i know from my own experience that a non-o/d t14 is ~2" shorter than a
non-o/d t96. i'd heard, and it seemed logical, that the o/d t14 was
the same length as the t96.
________________________________________________________________________
Andrew Hay the genius nature
internet rambler is to see what all have seen
adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:19:01 -0400
From: "M Walter" <redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] T14 OD, or just a '71 earlier T14 wanted!
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am still in the search of more power for my '63 196 in my american
convertible. Thanks for the earlier input. I know that the T96od is the
weak link, and would love to replace it. THANK YOU!
redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:39:40 -0400
From: Michael Pell <mjpell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler Wagon
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Hello all,
I've recently acquired my first AMC car; a '61 Rambler Wagon Deluxe.
Here's some pics: http://www.indianachevelles.com/pellwagon.html
It has the aluminum overhead valve 6 cyl and OD 3sp manual trans. I
even have the original bill of sale with the car.
My plan is to spend some time on it over the winter months to get it
roadworthy. First thing I need is some tires.
Can anyone tell me what tire size I need to purchase (ie 185/70/R15
??). The tires are supposed to be 15"x6", and I want to get as close to
the original height as possible.
Thank you,
Mike
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:17:33 -0700
From: "RetroRalph" <retroralph@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler
Wagon
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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http://www.teufert.net/speedo/tires.htm is a link for tire conversion...
Likely was originally 670x15 size. Radials could be 195R15, or 205/75R15.
or possibly 215/70R15. .
Might want to consider steering ease on this. I didn't notice a power
steering pump on that engine. Narrower tires should make it easier for
steering. If it is hard steering with the present tires perhaps you will
not want to get wider tires.
Your tire store should have a look at it and offer some advice.
______________________________________________________________
Ralph Ausmann - Hillsboro, OR - > <ralph.ausmann@xxxxxxxxx>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Pell" <mjpell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 10:39 AM
Subject: [AMC-List] new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler Wagon
> Hello all,
> I've recently acquired my first AMC car; a '61 Rambler Wagon Deluxe.
> Here's some pics: http://www.indianachevelles.com/pellwagon.html
>
> It has the aluminum overhead valve 6 cyl and OD 3sp manual trans. I
> even have the original bill of sale with the car.
>
> My plan is to spend some time on it over the winter months to get it
> roadworthy. First thing I need is some tires.
> Can anyone tell me what tire size I need to purchase (ie 185/70/R15
> ??). The tires are supposed to be 15"x6", and I want to get as close to
> the original height as possible.
>
> Thank you,
> Mike
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 14:24:42 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler
Wagon
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <12003984.1162070682971.JavaMail.root@web19>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
In my exerience with 60's era Ramblers going to Radial tires eases steering effort.
I'd go with the tire that fits your style.
If it's not been mentioned yet by others have the car aligned to get as much caster [or at least what an early 80's AMC had] as possible. The added caster will increase steering effort some, but the car will track much better at highway speeds and have less tendancy to "dart around".
--
Mark Price
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Morgantown, WV
---- RetroRalph <retroralph@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> http://www.teufert.net/speedo/tires.htm is a link for tire conversion...
>
> Likely was originally 670x15 size. Radials could be 195R15, or 205/75R15.
> or possibly 215/70R15. .
>
> Might want to consider steering ease on this. I didn't notice a power
> steering pump on that engine. Narrower tires should make it easier for
> steering. If it is hard steering with the present tires perhaps you will
> not want to get wider tires.
>
> Your tire store should have a look at it and offer some advice.
> ______________________________________________________________
> Ralph Ausmann - Hillsboro, OR - > <ralph.ausmann@xxxxxxxxx>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res79g4m/ ... and "check the links"
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Pell" <mjpell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 10:39 AM
> Subject: [AMC-List] new member; new to AMC, have a '61 Rambler Wagon
>
>
> > Hello all,
> > I've recently acquired my first AMC car; a '61 Rambler Wagon Deluxe.
> > Here's some pics: http://www.indianachevelles.com/pellwagon.html
> >
> > It has the aluminum overhead valve 6 cyl and OD 3sp manual trans. I
> > even have the original bill of sale with the car.
> >
> > My plan is to spend some time on it over the winter months to get it
> > roadworthy. First thing I need is some tires.
> > Can anyone tell me what tire size I need to purchase (ie 185/70/R15
> > ??). The tires are supposed to be 15"x6", and I want to get as close to
> > the original height as possible.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Mike
>
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 14:57:00 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] NYC to Dover in "new" 982 Jeep Truck --anyone
along the way?
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Didn't I see somewhere that someone makes a volt gauge to put in place of the fire hazard ammeter in these?
I can't remember who though.
YOu could probably get one made up, but if someone does them on regular basis it would likely be cheaper than a one off custom.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A: A couple things I suggest for FSJ owners. Carry some wire (I suggest 14
> gauge) and make an extra ground to the frame from the battery negative and
> jumper from the alternator main terminal to the battery +. This will 90%
> likely avoid any wiring troubles on your trip (bypasses the ammeter with one
> and ensures good ground for the charging system and headlights, etc with the
> other)
>
>
> From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM"
> <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-List] NYC to Dover in "new" 982 Jeep Truck --
> anyone
> along the way?
> To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>
> I don't expect any problems after discussing my "new" J-10's
> condition
> with the owner, but you never know! I'm only taking my
> Leatherman with
> me. Thought about taking a small tool kit, but I doubt there's
> much I
> could do, and you always seem to have brought everything except
> what you
> need when you do.
>
> Anyone on here that's between New York City and Delaware along
> I-95, or
> in close proximity? If you don't mind, I'd like a phone number
> just in
> case! My wife's going with me "for the ride". We will both have
> our cell
> phones. It's only a three hour drive, but I expect to take it
> easy and
> take four hours since it's an unfamiliar vehicle. No point in
> pushing
> it! But it's a long walk...
>
>
>
> -
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:32:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] T14 OD, or just a '71 earlier T14 wanted!
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <200610290032.k9T0WBV16388@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" From: "M Walter" <redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx>
"
" I am still in the search of more power for my '63 196 in my american
" convertible. Thanks for the earlier input. I know that the T96od is the
" weak link, and would love to replace it. THANK YOU!
be advised, for a non-o/d t14 you'll have to lengthen your driveshaft
~2". if you didn't have the big nut rear end you could use a later
fine-spline t14 and long '70s yoke, as i did on my '68, to make up the
difference. i'm not sure when the t14 went from coarse bw spline
output to fine tf spline; it may not have been '72.
whether or not a t14-o/d is the same length as a t96-o/d we've now
heard two differing opinions.
depending on how much more power you aim for you may want a stronger
clutch. i think there's a way to fit a 10" unit, if the parts are
still available...
--
i've been noodling for a while - there are t14s and r10 o/ds
available, but very few t14-o/d combos. would there be a market for
repro t14-o/d mainshafts and tailshaft adapters?
________________________________________________________________________
Andrew Hay the genius nature
internet rambler is to see what all have seen
adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:38:12 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] halloween auctions
To: <baadassgremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <021801c6fb14$0e5be920$e8f3b148@piageedc1iqa5q>
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I wonder if Ebay planned it that way that they had a RM day this past
Tuesday October 24th, where most anything you shoved on their site was 20
cents. But then all those auctions will end 7 days later on Halloween. Can't
let stuff interfere with getting lots of loot by trick & treating. Paige
will be at work that night and I'll be stuck here with the kiddies. Already
have the place decorated and have not put out the fog machine yet, that is
usually good to make a few small kids pee on themselves.
Anyhows, with that in mind, the best thing about when fee-bait has a 5 cent,
10 cent or 20 cent listing day is something that normally might cost someone
$5 to $6 to list is only 20 cents. There are a number of AMCers who we all
mail each other as soon as someone finds out. I don't know how some of these
fellows find out this stuff, whether in advance, or sleeping with ebay exec
or something. Maybe it is the time zones. Yea, time zones. But we all shove
as much junk on there for discount as possible after word spreads!
So on Halloween, in between the door bell ringing with ghosts, goblins,
devils, spooks, feel free to look thru these:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZeddiestakesQQhtZ-1
to see if anything spooky worth getting. Have a good evening,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
Email is currently HEAVY
5-12 day reply times, call if important
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:48:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Nick ALFANO <71amx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] complete set for rebuilding a 196 head?
To: amc list <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Justin,
I carry a complete line of engine parts for AMCs most
of which I typically have in stock. Contact me off
list with you specifics needs and I will see what we
can do. I am sure I can beat Napa's on just about any
AMC part.
Thanks,
Nick Alfano
Alfano Performance
Kenosha, WI. 53142
262-308-1302
262-942-8271 after 6pm central and weekends
Message: 5
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:10:59 -0800
From: Justin Shelton <hydeparker@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] complete set for rebuilding a 196
head?
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <7E07B2B54D6.000005D5hydeparker@xxxxxxxxx>
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Hi, Guys:
I dropped off a head to be rebuilt at the local Napa
machine shop.
They have done excellent work for me before on a set
of IH 304 heads and a
set of Stude 289 heads.
Anyway, I got a call back that they cannot find valves
or other
components. If find this a bit odd . . . I have had
Rambler 196 heads
rebuilt before and have never heard of a problem
finding parts, but of course
haven't used this place.
I looked at Kanter, and they want $15/valve, which in
valves alone will
run me $180, and that doesn't include guides or seals.
My question is: other than Kanter, is there a "one
stop" place to buy a
complete set for rebuilding a head? Or do I have to
buy individual
component pieces?
My other question is: I have a collection of NOS
engine parts, so I
dug through boxes of valves. I have various valves for
196 heads, but
none that are specifically for a 1960 head. How much
did the heads evolve
over the life of the 196 OHV engine?
- Justin
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:00:37 -0700
From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] '66 Rambler V8 automatic kickdown cable wanted
(EBay want it now)
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <BAY114-F374AA7ED2E804C3B845B5ACFB0@xxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
http://wantitnow.ebay.com/kickdown-cable-for-1966-Rambler-V8-Automatic-trans_W0QQadidZ300043017047
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