Re: [Amc-list] correction, 287 instead of 327

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I'm awaiting the results of the roller cam situation for the six.
If it works out it should be an exciting developement in the AMC/Jeep world!
Although a roller would be equally great for Gen I engines, I doubt there is even an inkling of enough people to finance that one!
   Frank said the 327 was not a real powerhouse, never drove one yet. Is it really not?
The numbers are respectable it's only 100 lbs heavier than Gen II.  I know valve sizing and the exhaust ports Pontiac style hurt. I'll find out someday, I hope...............................

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5

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From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
> " From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> " 
> " This gives me a chance to voice what I believe to be true on Gen I V-8's.
> " The lifters are the same as all AMC V-8's. As close as the nearest parts 
> store.
> " I'd not even consider only replacing the bad ones. Do them all. My brothers 
> 287 rattles lifters at every start up. The ones in yours will be just as old!
> 
> i second this.
> 
> " Someone chime in if I'm wrong on the lifters.
> " 
> " This is what I believe. AMC Gen I = AMC Gen II = AMC 199-258 = Mopar small 
> block.
> 
> there is one variable: some have the pinhole to lube through the
> pushrod, some don't.
> 
> wild idea: crane has hydro rollers for the gen2 v8.  over on the
> strokers list we're trying to figure out how to put them into the 4.0
> six.  with the right tiebars they'd fit the gen1 too...  then all you
> need is a billet roller blank!  just copying the stock timing should
> give you about 10% more power, and that's across the range not just
> the top end.
> 
> " Oh, the trans is an aluminum Warner behind the 287, slightly lighter duty, but 
> still serviceable.
> 
> if/when rebuild time comes around, i have a few notes from australia
> on how to beef it using later aluminum warner parts, as used in many
> foreign cars.  possible donors here are volvo, bmw, and jaguar well
> into the '80s, and any tranny shop familiar with them should be able
> to handle the rambler.
> 
> btw jag used the m12 iron warner almost to '80.
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