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Today's Topics:
1. 70-71 360/390/401 wanted (Eddie Stakes)
2. Twin Stick wanted (Eddie Stakes)
3. Re: Marlin Upholstery Material (JOE FULTON)
4. Re: Marlin Upholstery Material (Mark Price)
5. Re: Eagle Spirit floor pan wanted (Mark Price)
6. Re: 82 Spirit tranny? (Mark Price)
7. Re: Eagle Premier (Mark Price)
8. Re: Polyurethane sway bar bushings. (Mark Price)
9. Re: Polyurethane sway bar bushings. (Mark Price)
10. AMC Distributor Cap: Black or Blue? (markskur1@xxxxxxx)
11. 82 SPirit Tranny (Jesse)
12. (no subject) (Tom Jennings)
13. Re: 82 SPirit Tranny (Mark Price)
14. Re: 82 SPirit Tranny (Mark Price)
15. Re: Intake manifold installation. (David Crooks)
16. Re: Eagle Premier (Jim Blair)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:46:09 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 70-71 360/390/401 wanted
To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: kevin.rutkowski@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Wanted: 1970 or 1971 AMC 360,390 or 401, preferably a complete engine but am
open . Please contact me if you are looking to sell any of these engines.
Kevin Rutkowski kevin.rutkowski@xxxxxxxxxxxx 262-898-0356 847-2814356
=====================================
anyone that might be able to assist Kevin give him a shout above, thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:49:20 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] Twin Stick wanted
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: jerome.hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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WANTED: Twin Stick overdrive cable for my Rambler American. The car I have
is a 1964 with 196 and T96 three speed, and overdrive. This is the cable
that hooks to the ""twin stick overdrive lever"" and then to the left side
of the transmission overdrive lever. Any help on this would be greatly
appreciated. My car can not run down the highway with the inop overdrive.
Jay jerome.hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 503.318.1962
============================================
anyone able to assist or possibly have item for sale give Jay a shout above,
thanks,
Eddie Stakes'
Planet Houston AMX
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:20:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Marlin Upholstery Material
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Doc is right to suggest SMS. I have purchased AMC
fabrics from them several times now.
ANother source is Original Auto Interiors in
Columnbus, MI. Do a google search for their contact
info.
I found fabric for my 66 Rambler 220 there when SMS
could not supply it.
Regards,
Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:42:23 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Marlin Upholstery Material
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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I haven't got to the front of this thread yet, but FYI, when my brother had his Marlin done in the teal cloth/vinyl, the only vinyl they could find to match without dyeing it was a marine grade vinyl.
The guy used a close but not perfect match cloth and the marine vinyl for all the surrounds on his covers. My dad and he then installed the covers themselves taking care to work out any loose spots etc. While it is not a restoration interior it looks every bit original since front and rear seats are done that way.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Doc is right to suggest SMS. I have purchased AMC
> fabrics from them several times now.
>
> ANother source is Original Auto Interiors in
> Columnbus, MI. Do a google search for their contact
> info.
>
> I found fabric for my 66 Rambler 220 there when SMS
> could not supply it.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Fulton
> Salinas, CA
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:46:40 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Eagle Spirit floor pan wanted
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Joe Fulton had a set of front floor pans froma Hornet that will Work in the Spirit.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown
---- Eddie Stakes <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> hi im looking for eagle or spirit front floor pan please call at 724 433
> 3292 thanks corey accamper@xxxxxxxxxxx
> ==============================
> anyone that might be able to assist Corey give them a shout above, thanks
> Eddie Stakes'
> Planet Houston AMX
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:58:15 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] 82 Spirit tranny?
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Cc: walt <amc4me@xxxxxxxxxx>
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It is the only one that fits the 82-83 two wheel drive cars correctly.
It has a different shifter placement then any other trans except Chevette. The Chevette has a shorter over all length.
The trans is non world class, but if in good overall condition will do fine in a driver.
It has a 4-1 first gear and your best to stay with 2:79 or higher rear axle.
3:08 in a pinch with 14" tires.
I have one in mine with 255/60/15's and 3:31 axle. Makes for a quick short first gear. Mine is behind my 95 4.0L with EFI in my 69 American and has held up fine so far.
It is coming out to be replaced with a World class 2.95 first gear trabs as soon as I can get fit enough to do it! I will be putting the AMC tailhousing onto the Ford trans to keep the same shifter placement.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- walt <amc4me@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello All.I just looked at a 82 Spirit that was given to me.I was just going
> to strip it for the brakes,and sell off the rest.She gave it to me cause
> someone supposedly put the clutch in backwards.Well after looking it over i
> find it has a 5 speed standard,YEE HA,i think.What trans is this? It says
> T-5,on the window sticker?My friend wanted the clutch setup,and tranny
> before,when we thought it was a 4 speed.Mabie i should keep it if it's a 5
> speed. Thanks for all your input,as too what it is. Walter Upstate N.Y.
>
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:15:30 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Eagle Premier
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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That's funny my dad had a 3.0 in a Caravan and he hated Premiers!
TEE HEE!
I don't think he was fond of the 3.0 van either. He said his 3.8 [IIRC?] vans ran better and got the same or better mileage!
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A: The engine was sold to Mitsubishi/Hyundai and they fixed the probs with
> it. Motor came back in the Hyundai Sonata and another redesign made it into
> the Dodge Caravan 3.0L engines.
>
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:21:23 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Polyurethane sway bar bushings.
To: " Russell T. Neyhart" <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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You could try the bushings and mounts made with grease fittings and grooves in them. Use a full synthetic grease only. or special poly grease if you can find it. I've heard white lithium works well.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- " Russell T. Neyhart" <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Good Afternoon,
>
> Has anyone used polyurethane sway bar bushings on anything, AMC or not, and found a method to keep them from "screeching"? I installed a larger Addco sway bar on my Eagle and although it seems to work just fine, whenever I go over a dip there is a distinct screech from the front. I've gone back underneath and can't seem to find anything obviously wrong. If I push down on either front fender, I don't get the noise. Any ideas?
>
> Regards,
>
> Russell
> 1988 Eagle Wagon
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:21:23 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Polyurethane sway bar bushings.
To: " Russell T. Neyhart" <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
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You could try the bushings and mounts made with grease fittings and grooves in them. Use a full synthetic grease only. or special poly grease if you can find it. I've heard white lithium works well.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- " Russell T. Neyhart" <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Good Afternoon,
>
> Has anyone used polyurethane sway bar bushings on anything, AMC or not, and found a method to keep them from "screeching"? I installed a larger Addco sway bar on my Eagle and although it seems to work just fine, whenever I go over a dip there is a distinct screech from the front. I've gone back underneath and can't seem to find anything obviously wrong. If I push down on either front fender, I don't get the noise. Any ideas?
>
> Regards,
>
> Russell
> 1988 Eagle Wagon
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:43:27 -0400
From: markskur1@xxxxxxx
Subject: [AMC-List] AMC Distributor Cap: Black or Blue?
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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which is the correct distributor cap for the 74 AMX? The black or the blue?
I have a blue cap on mine, and have been seeing blue caps on most of the AMC's.
When I saw an NOS Distributor cap on eBay, it was black.
which is it? black or blue?
Thanks,
Mark
74 Mellow Yellow AMX Survivor
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:59:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 82 SPirit Tranny
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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This trans is a non-World Class T5. It cannot be
modified for the high performance levels of the World
Class models, however, it is adequate for a 258 or
stock 304 to get better mileage and last longer due to
lower highway RPM's.
One thing to help for longevity is to avoid putting a
lot of load on it when in 5th. 5th is only for
cruising. Even if you're trying to push up a long
uphill grade it is better to downshift and let the
RPM's hum for awhile.
If you want to sell, let me know!
Jesse
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:04:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] (no subject)
To: AMC List <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0609301755070.19549@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Parked on Hyperion here in Los Angeles (Silverlake) was a FINE
looking car -- 69 American convert, decked out as an SC/Rambler
clone. Very nice work!
Correct A-scheme paint and hood scoop; interior was not
'correct' but a practical and sharp grey and black. Top was
down. Unknown manual trans (440 American console?). Had all
the SC/ nomenclature; on the rear blacked-out panel was proper
"SC/Rambler" on the right and "4.0 L high output" on the left.
Cragars all around and big but not too much rubber. Lower than
stock, but not scraping. All and all a really spotless, well
thought out, well executed car.
Had AMO front plate.
Sweet!
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:12:23 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] 82 SPirit Tranny
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
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Yeah, what he said!
I'll buy one too if'n anyone has another one to spare :]
Really all I want off one is the tailhousing and shifter rod to the top plate!
If I could find one of those I could leave mine intact. so if anyone has a trashed one and is looking for a complete ready ot run AMC T-5 drop me a line. Maybe we can work a trade. Mine is in perfect working condition.
I want to maintain my shifter placement in the American when I swicth to the Z spec close ratio unit later on. I've spken with Bruce Coulter [SP?] at Modern driveline. He said he's built sevarl Z-spec world calss boxes and used the AMC tailhousings. It seems the Sunbeam Tiger guys want that combo as it puts the shifter in the Tigers original hole without cutting!
I'm Rambling now though, Percocet must be working, Bad back/neck night!
AAARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH! I want this to be OVER NOW!
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This trans is a non-World Class T5. It cannot be
> modified for the high performance levels of the World
> Class models, however, it is adequate for a 258 or
> stock 304 to get better mileage and last longer due to
> lower highway RPM's.
>
> One thing to help for longevity is to avoid putting a
> lot of load on it when in 5th. 5th is only for
> cruising. Even if you're trying to push up a long
> uphill grade it is better to downshift and let the
> RPM's hum for awhile.
>
> If you want to sell, let me know!
>
> Jesse
>
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:14:18 -0700
From: Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] 82 SPirit Tranny
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
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Forgot to mention.
to run the T-5 in fifth gear under load get a 5speeds.com support plate.
It helps support the gear better for less spread of the shafts.
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This trans is a non-World Class T5. It cannot be
> modified for the high performance levels of the World
> Class models, however, it is adequate for a 258 or
> stock 304 to get better mileage and last longer due to
> lower highway RPM's.
>
> One thing to help for longevity is to avoid putting a
> lot of load on it when in 5th. 5th is only for
> cruising. Even if you're trying to push up a long
> uphill grade it is better to downshift and let the
> RPM's hum for awhile.
>
> If you want to sell, let me know!
>
> Jesse
>
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:27:31 -0400
From: David Crooks <david.crooks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Intake manifold installation.
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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<snip>
Is there some trick to this that I'm missing? Do I still need the valley
pan, even with the regular gaskets in place?
<snip>
Hang on a tick, I'm not clear what you're saying here....
The valley pan -is- the gasket. Are you trying to use both it,
and something else?
Dave
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:40:29 -0700
From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Eagle Premier
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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A: The 3.8 had more power and was more technologically advanced than the
3.0L (which had probs with valve guides and seals) even though it was a
pushrod motor like the 3.3l (I have a '93 Grand Voyager with the 3.3L and a
good O/D auto in it. Motor runs rough, partially due to brake fluid getting
into the cyls from a bad brake booster/master and maybe a bent pushrod or
two. It STINKS on startup, but I was going to fix it for a single mom friend
of mine. Alas, she doesn't have the $$ to eefect repairs on it, so I'm
trying to resell it for the $200 I have into it. It came from Montana
originally and hasn't been transferred to here yet as it won't pass the
emission test)
Jim Blair, Seattle, WA '84 J10 Black Jack (getting lifted and stroked!), '73
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That's funny my dad had a 3.0 in a Caravan and he hated
Premiers!
TEE HEE!
I don't think he was fond of the 3.0 van either. He said his 3.8
[IIRC?] vans ran better and got the same or better mileage!
--
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV
---- Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>A: The engine was sold to Mitsubishi/Hyundai and they fixed
the probs with
>it. Motor came back in the Hyundai Sonata and another redesign
made it into
>the Dodge Caravan 3.0L engines.
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