Re: [Amc-list] scrambler frame

["Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark: like your idea, am going forward with it.  As the 258 is shot, I have 
a strong 304 that I want to put into it, I also have a built 360, but think 
it  is to strong, we just want this as a crusier, no off road
Is there a manual or source that can give me proper directions
Again Thanks
Garry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] scrambler frame


> Search for a really good welding shop!
> Depending on what the extent of said rust is. It can be sand blasted and 
> over plated. Cut out and replaced. Cut out, replaced and then boxed if it 
> is not already boxed in that area.
>  With a Scrambler finding another frame is likely not an option.
> I took a Little red Jeep tour in Palm Springs a couple years ago and they 
> used Scramblers with no tops and benches along both sides to take you out 
> into the desert. The driver said they would like to have a few more, but 
> it was extremely difficult to find good ones anymore and they watched Ebay 
> and Craigslist, but had learned to ignore adds from the rustbelt...
>
>  If I wasn't rooted with family and stuff I would have loved to have 
> offered to teach them how to install 4.0L and EFI. They were still 
> wrestling carbs and travelling up into the high desert left the thing in a 
> state of non tune.
>
>
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> " I was different before people dared to be different"
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> I will shortly  be working on the 79 concord electric car. But there are
>> still insurance issues.
>> In viewing my 83 scrambler, has only 79 k on it, there appears to be some
>> frame fatigue.  I wondering if the list has recommendations on the 
>> repair,
>> or a source to contact
>> Garry
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <farna@xxxxxxx>
>> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:35 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] 287 trans
>>
>>
>> > If it's not the valve body you have a broken or stuck sealing ring or
>> > servo seal. The trans could most likely be taken apart and freshened up
>> > with a kit and work great for another 10 years or more. No guarantees
>> > though. In any case, it's best to take apart and claen any used trans 
>> > that
>> > old that has been sitting a while. It's common for an old one like that 
>> > to
>> > pop a seal somewhere when it's been put back in service after sitting 
>> > for
>> > a couple years or more. I've had one that was rebuilt, drove a couple
>> > years, then put out to pasture for 18 months do the same thing. I lost
>> > forward gears, still had first and reverse. My problem was the valve 
>> > body
>> > though. Did you totally disassemble the valve body and thoroughly clean
>> > it, blowing through all passages? Just make sure you don't loose any of
>> > the various balls and springs, or misplace them when reassembling.
>> > Everything must be as clean as possible! The BW auto trans is one of 
>> > the
>> > easiest to rebuild if you decide to try it. The sealing
>> >  rings
>> > in the center can be hard to get back in, but here's a trick: Put axle
>> > grease on the rings, wrap with a metal band or aluminum foil, then lock
>> > them down with radiator hose clamps. Throw the shaft in the freezer for
>> > 3-4 hours (or overnight). When ready to reassemble remove the clamps 
>> > and
>> > such and stick the shaft in before it thaws. You should have at least
>> > 30-45 minutes to work. The old rings are cast iron and a PITA to pull 
>> > off
>> > or put on without breaking. The new kits have a synthetic teflon ring
>> > which is much easier to work with, but still a bit on the brittle side.
>> > Not near as bad as cast iron, but still require a bit of care.
>> >
>> > ---------------------
>> > Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:50:27 -0700 (PDT)
>> > From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>
>> >
>> > well, i pulled the valve body off, it was all clean.
>> > pulled both servos off. they were not stuck. both
>> > bands were not tight. everything i think i could do
>> > without dropping it i tried. STILL NO LUCK. still goes
>> > back to 1st gear when i take it out of drive. locks in
>> > reverse, goes into 1st in park and neutral. shifts
>> > thru all forward gears just fine however.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Frank Swygert
>> > Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
>> > Magazine (AMC)
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>> > (free download available!)
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