Re: [AMC-List] 196 changes for 62?

["Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There was no major redesign of the 196 OHV head that I know of.  Where d
id you get that info -- I don't know everything about the 196, this
might be new. The cam profile might have changed, but most likely it was
just a carb change and different tuning. AMC did change the cam bearings
for some odd reason around 64 (different size than earlier), and the oil
source for the head was changed around 63/late 62. Neither of those
changes should have affected efficiency or power. The mileage changes
could be rear gear related also. There was a change in mid 62 or
sometime in 63 to the casting technique -- castings were a little
thinner than older models. Maybe that's what you're thinking about? Like
you, if anyone knows anything more I'd like to hear it! 

If the valve fits, use it!! ;> 

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Date: Monday, October 30, 2006 10:32 AM
From: Justin Shelton <hydeparker@xxxxxxxxx>

Frank:
Ah - you're getting at what I really wanted to know, which was whether
some of my vast collection of NOS valves would work in my '60 head.  I
have 4 complete sets of exhaust valves and 3 of intake, but none match
the part numbers for the '60 head. I'll take the box of valves into the
guy who's rebuilding the head to see what he thinks.

I know that for '62 the 196 OHV head was redesigned somehow to make the
engine more efficient and improve mileage, but I really do not know what
they did. Anyone?


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