[Amc-list] 196 cu.in. dance lessons

[Brien Tourville <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> said:


>> >> Funny, I was just thinking hat I need to start doing some research on
>> >> this older six. I too am curious about the 195.6's lineage.
>> >> 
>> >> I suspect the 195.6 OHV is a peculiar dead end, seeing how it's some
>> >> Nash head grafted onto the flathead motor. But maybe that head has an
>> >> interesting story. I know Edelbrock or Offenhauser made a finned
>> >> aluminum head for the early Rambler (Nash) flattie. Always wanted one of
>> >> those! (Sort of, not really  :-) 
>> >> 
>> >> I do picture a tiny little turbo bolted onto the top of that flathead
>> >> though, it would be a very funny sight. Even 3 - 4 lbs boost would be a
>> >> big deal. 150 - 175 hp in the American would be fun and not too
>> >> stressful (on the parts  :-) 
>>     


If you want to see a 196 do the jitterbug right through your hood, go for it.

They were weak in the bottom end and their most common problem was spinning rod bearings and (eventually) throwing rods.

This was why AMC made a big deal about the 232 series being seven main bearing.

-- Marc




[= =]



I want to see it !!  

150 shot of Nitros Oxide grenade quality nawz ;) 

then post the video on YOU TUBE.com........ ?

Kool !


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