Re: [Amc-list] Brake rebuild kit for 1965 American 330 Sedan?

["Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank:  I am redoing my scrambler, frame off, running into fraqme problems, 
drivers side rusted by back rear,  where leaf spring hooks up, do you know 
of a source for frame correction
Garry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxx>
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Brake rebuild kit for 1965 American 330 Sedan?


> Joe is correct that the 196 OHV has two screws in the center of the valve 
> cover to hold it on, but so does the 199 and early 232. The 196 is 
> unmistakable though -- the carburetor is right beside the valve cover on 
> an aluminum plate that sits on top of the head. The 199/232 has a separate 
> intake manifold with the carb 6-8 inches over from the valve cover. The 
> 199 didn't come out until 66, so it should have a 196 in it unless changed 
> at some point.
>
> You most likely need a new master cylinder. Check the brake fluid first --  
> if it was empty due to a bad wheel cylinder that would cause the pedal to 
> go to the floor. I wouldn't trust an old MC though, I'd replace it anyway. 
> Check all the flexible brake lines also -- two on the front, one between 
> the body and rear axle. You also need to replace all the rubber fuel 
> lines. Cost is minimal, safety factor huge!!
>
> -------------
> Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:51:22 -0500
> From: "Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hey all - I picked up a '65 Rambler American 330 four door sedan, and need
> to sort out the brakes fairly quick! The owner (it's a one-owner car) was
> driving it, and it pulled hard to the right. She parked it 4 years ago, 
> and
> now it's time to fix it. While checking the brakes, I hit the pedal and my
> foot went to the floor (the car was parked). So - how do I determine what
> brakes it has? It does not have power assist brakes, just manual. The fact
> that it pulled hard to the right tells me I need to check the wheel
> cylinders. The fact that my foot went to the floor tells me I have more 
> than
> that to think about!
>
> It's a basic 330 - no power steering, no power brakes, a simple 
> three-on-the
> tree, and I'm guessing a 195.6 cubic inch OHV. (how do I double check the
> engine?)
>
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
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