Re: [Amc-list] Amc-list Digest, Vol 8, Issue 11

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Sunday 05 August 2007 18:01:42 Thomas Garner wrote:

>  New to this list.I have a 64 AMC Rambler Classic with a 232. I also have a
> 63 classic, but due parts being so hard to find, I'm currently using it has
> a parts car. THe 64 is in great condition, I'm currently fixing small stuff
> now, but I've been driving it. I'm debating on swapping the inline 6 for a
> V-8. A 287 or 327. I was wondering if anybody knows of either one for sale
> in my area. (would actually like the tranny to go with the V-8) 

You'll need the V8 torque tube and rear to go with it... pretty much you're 
forced to switch the entire driveline, fan to rear wheels...


> Also, I'm trying to repair the heater valve and
> have somewhat got it fixed with some seals I found at Lowes. It's not
> factory, but I got it to work, BUT, it still leaks by a little bit when
> it's off. Not a huge deal, but I actually like to fix it 100%. 

NAPA 660-1000 is the correct repair kit. It fits 74 to 92 Volvos too.


> On the Ranco 
> switch, can somebody tell me why it has a little copper coil, kind of like
> a temp. gauge or sensor? I can't see any purpose in this, since it is
> completely controlled by the lever inside.

It's a thermostatic bulb that maintains the heat at a constant air 
temperature. It's true that the lever is not calibrated in any way, but the 
idea is that if you set a nice temperature the thermo bulb will adjust water 
flow to keep it constant. 

On my Hornet, I tap and adjust the heat lever to get it just a bit warm, but 
the temperature varies all over the place when I get on the freeway because 
the increased airflow makes the temperature drop (constant small water flow, 
more air, lower temperature).

It's an added-cost thing that got dropped as AMC cheapened up later...
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