Re: [AMC-list] 360 Pistons, time to take action

[Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have passed the info on to one of the bigger Jeep parts guys (Ryan at BJs offroad) and he was going to inquire about it because people ask for AMC motor parts quite a bit (the 360 was the most common engine in FSJs since most people seem to be attracted to Grand Wagoneers)
   I'm a 6 cyl guy but I prefer a 304 or 401 to the 360 (not hating, just a preference) In fact, I'm pulling a perfectly fine 360 (with T18A/NP208) out of my '82 Honcho, but only because it won't be a work truck. The shortbox stepside is too much a work of art to use like that. (that's why I have an '84 J10 with J20 axles and a 4.6L stroker to haul stuff with!)

Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10

From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] 360 Pistons, time to take action
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It doesn't look good for the hypereutectic pistons for 360s, unless we get
more inquiries. I sent an email out to Glen. Below is his response.
Armand
 
 
Hi Armand,
We don't have any plans for a 360 AMC piston. I have a stock replacement in
the Silvolite OE aftermarket brand. It has a large dish at 3.600 diameter
with a depth of .190 which equates to a 32.5cc displacement. The bore size
and wrist pin size is the deferring factors along with the high costs of
mold development. I would have to have a lot of interest in this
application, what I mean is a market to sell it so I can justify producing
it.
Take care, Glen
 		 	   		  
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