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'She's My Little Rock 'n Roll' (Brien Tourville) 3. 68 Rebel Convertible Questions (John Eckersley) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:49:14 -0800 From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] new car, new ideas To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <BAY114-F167B70D500E345DF19A3A4ACAA0@xxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed A: I don't have one yet to check the pattern, but IH used the D20 with 727 (even came with it in some of the AMC 6 cyl models) I need to find a Ford one to find out if it's the same I guess. (that and makes sure there is clearance on the driver's side of the pan for it to fit) I do know they make clocking rings for them (I have one already, but it's going to be used this week to put an AX-15 and NP208J into my '87 Comanche so I have 4x4 in case there is more bad weather. I have to drop the trans anyways because the pilot bearing is dead and seizes up now and then) This brings me back to my original idea of putting the BA 10/5 Peugeot trans into the '82 Spirit with flywheel for the EFI. (I'll have to figure out how to mount the hydraulic clutch. Anyone ever check to see if XJ pedals will fit?) From: msproviero@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [AMC-List] new car, new ideas To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <011720071626.22666.45AE4E19000274F70000588A2216527966019D0A0790019D9F9C03@xxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain Actually, the Jeep 208 is pretty short as cases go, but I understand that your concern is the up/down and cross/car packaging. It has a heavier chain than a 231, shorter, has a good low-range, and a fixed rear yoke (which wheelers prefer for double-cardan rear driveshafts). If I already had one of those, I'd investigate using that first, as its a good case. Its the bolt pattern compatibility that was primarily driving my comments. Waggy 727's (or CJ 9xx's) are plentiful, have the right engine pattern, and carry the round NP pattern on the rear, which gives you a wide variety of cases to choose from (even a 242) with easier clocking options. The assumption I am making is that the Ford D20 doesn't have a round pattern. What's it look like on the tranny side? -Spro _________________________________________________________________ Get in the mood for Valentines? Day. View photos, recipes and more on your Live.com page. http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=ValentinesDay&ocid=T001MSN30A0701 ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:45:45 -0500 From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] 'She's My Little Rock 'n Roll' To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <45AEDF59.18392.9C5BB2C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII {quote] Hello AMC people! Here I am again asking advise on yet another idea on a powertrain swap for my beloved little red 'vert. The thought of cutting up the engine bay on this car to put in a 290 really makes me cringe. Especially after seeing a couple examples on ebay. So my thoughts are now leaning toward a 258 or a 232, because it has to be an AMC. I have so far kept the car period correct, but not totally original. The car is just to nice to be sporting the 196 ohv. There is no aftermarket for it and not much potential. I already have a T14 to hook it up to. Also is there any difference in bell pattern up to '85or '86? THANK YOU once again, M.Walter redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx ]quote} <> Get a '97 or newer 2WD JEEP cherokee 4.0 engine / auto. trans / ECM & harness & shiftier out of a donor and install the package - you will be glad you did. Shop www.car-parts.com > find who has lo mile offerings, and eMail an offer of around $1,500.00 for the whole shooting match - delivered. You will find a taker in this market. also: NAXJA.org > post a wanted there. the value of the Red vehicle will improve dramatically which helps when you're trading in for that new Chevy Impala later on..... Make a stand for the 196 & T14 in your garage & put Museum Lamps on 'em for effect - buff out that valve cover ...... I like 'period mechanics' as well as the next gear Nasher, buhutt a Red convertible that can go anywhere, service anywhere and run with the Greyhounds is a logical choice. upgrade the front brakes to DISC while your putterin. Between this list and the Strokers list, you'll have little difficulty in completing an up to date 4.O Efi 4spd. Automatic Red convertible 'Classic' that sips gas and swats Hoodoos. Gonna' skin your knuckles regardless - and the end money will be the same. =Bt= milnersXcoupe "The Heretic" ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:58:30 +0000 From: John Eckersley <john.eckersley@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] 68 Rebel Convertible Questions To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <45AF60E6.1000401@xxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Thanks for the replies everyone (on and off list) I have a range of stuff to look at now on the weekend - much appreciated. ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list End of AMC-List Digest, Vol 12, Issue 29 ****************************************