Re: [AMC-list] Pacer 304 rebuild Parts?

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

...and being a 304, it will (probably) have the 998 transmission. It is possible
the torque converter neck is broken and has jammed the works. I got a Spirit
almost free because of that. The engine was fine. 

Another possibility is that the starter has jammed up against the
flexplate/flywheel. 


Ken


Quoting Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

> Jay,
> 
> Being locked up doesn't necessarily mean it needs a rebuild.  Remove each
> spark 
> plug and put some penetrant like Kroil in each cylinder and let it soak for a
> 
> few hours to a few days.  You can try turning it by using a wrench on the 
> balancer bolt or a better way to to remove the mud pan and use a large 
> screwdriver prying against the flywheel or flexpalte teeth.   Check the
> coolant 
> for signs of oil and the oil for signs of coolant.  If all looks good and the
> 
> hood has been closed, a few of the piston rings may have slightly rusted to
> the 
> cylinder bores.  That's not necessarily a good thing but it doesn't mean it's
> 
> time for an overhaul either.   The common accessories like water pump, 
> alternator, and ignition parts are available parts outlets like NAPA.   The 
> consumable parts like belts and hoses are common too, except the radiator
> hoses 
> might be scarce.   You can fall back on the AMC vendors for anything you
> can't 
> find at the local stores.  
> 
> 
> Good Luck with it.  
> 
> Joe
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: peggy delancey <butterfly15610@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, October 16, 2011 12:05:18 PM
> Subject: [AMC-list] Pacer 304 rebuild Parts?
> 
>      Hi Yall, finally got my 1979 V8 Pacer home last night and got the hood 
> open. I was told it ran, well, must have been some time ago cause the 304 is
> 
> locked tight! UGH. Oh well at least the body is decent. Now, do any of you
> folks 
> know of a good supply company for the parts for this engine?
>  
>  
>
                                                                                        
>  Regards,
>  
>
                                                                                           
>  Jay
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