Re: [Amc-list] Thomas Garner, 64 Classic

["Thomas Garner" <Tgarner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 All but one think I should keep the 232, which, if I can get the power from it I should get, then I'll do that. I'm trying to keep it as original as possible. Doesn't mean I wouldn't get rid of the points though, I just don't know how.

 nThe tranny is an Auto. I replaced the points when I first got it. Did that before the rebuilt carb. New plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Also got an electric fuel pump until I can find an OEM with the booster for the wipers.
 I don't know very much about tranny's. Still don't understand how it doesn't burn up with no lines through the radiator to cool the fluid. I know it's air cooled, but still... 
 When I first got it, carb was adjusted so hi, it gave me whiplash when I put it in gear. It seemed to shift hard but solid. Fixed that with the little cable from tranny to carb. Kind of like a kick down cable, but I don't think it's the same. If I start in 1st gear, it shifts hard to 2nd then it winds up higher than I expect it to and then shifts to 3rd, until it warms up, then it tends to shift ok from 2nd to 3rd. 1st to 2nd ALWAYS shifts hard. (I normally just start off in D2)

--- farna@xxxxxxx wrote:

From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
To:  Tgarner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,  amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Thomas Garner, 64 Classic
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:19:26 -0600

If the car had the old 195.6 (often called a 196 for short, and I'll 
call it that from now on), I'd say he's close to right. The 232 would do 
a bit better -- that car should be able to top out closer to 90 mph. 
What transmission do you have? Is it an auto or a stick?  If it's a 
stick, does it have a handle under the dash on the right that has 
"OVERDRIVE" on it? My guess at this point is that it's either an auto 
with a slipping transmission or it's an overdrive that isn't working 
correctly.  I can help troubleshoot the OD, but the auto will have to be 
serviced, or maybe rebuilt. So let's hit this one thing at a time -- 
first off is the transmission type and miles on the car (I don't recall 
seeing either, but...). A tired engine and transmission would be a 
killer combo as far as speed is concerned.

In regards to your other message -- send to just me or the list:
I sent this to the list also. If you think others can help with the 
problem or would be interested in hearing about the fix, reply to the 
list. You can include my address on another line if you want to make 
sure I see the message. If you think a message isn't of much general 
interest, then reply to me only.



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