Re: [Amc-list] aluminum 196

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Most of the issues where with the head gasket as Joe says.
> Once it is done correctly they will last a long time, especially if maintained properly which I'm pretty sure you would.

That plus run real coolant, and don't let it get nasty. That's not from 
experience with that motor, but I read that many times about early 
aluminum motors (people treated them like old iron engines), and 
certainly, electrochemical corrosion would be bad in that motor.

> Tom seemed to think the filter on the pump would clear in his car.

NOPE! Won't fit! But I am convinced -- short of actually doing it -- 
that the non-filter pump can be drilled and tapped for a "remote" filter 
kit and fit in the car.

If I had an oil pump I'd make the change ASAP.

>    Aluminum engine has hydraulic lifters, due to the different expansion rates of the block they went that way,  I assume to allow for the lifter to compensate as mechanicals will not stay in adjustment with the block resizing itself.

They are the same as the 199/232/258 lifters! Where'd I hear that?
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