Re: [Amc-list] 64 Rambler Classic question

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Do you have the AMC factory Technical Service Manual? That's what you will have to have. They routinely turn up on e-bay for under $50, or you can got to Faxon (http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/) and buy one for $44-$49. Faxon lists them on e-bay also. You can typically get one of these early 60s manuals for $20-$30 on e-bay though -- if you can wait one out. 

Someone here can recommend a transmission parts place for the kit, or you can just do a search. You just need a kit for the model trans you have -- it's either a T-35 (or M-35) or M-37. There is a plate near the shift lever on the trans body, about half way up the transmission (may be hard to see!). The model number is in the lower left, and will be something like "No. AS-XX" (this is a screen printed number, the stamped number above it is the serial number). The "XX" is the model number of the trans. The kit you receive will be for multiple models with a few extra parts, like 2-3 valve body gaskets. Of course you just use the ones you need, which will be obvious if not marked. The last one I bought did not have a pan gasket. You can make one from cork gasket material or go to the local Chrysler/Jeep dealer and ask for their auto trans RTV. Regular RTV won't work well without a gasket, but the newer Chrysler autos use this special blend RTV instead of a gasket. It works well,
  though I still prefer a gasket. You might be able to find a pan gasket through one of the auto trans companies though. No gasket is included in most kits because there are many variations of cases and pan gaskets for the models that the kit covers. 

Just make sure you have plenty of clean room and time to complete the task. I'd pull the trans, clean it, then pull the pan and let it drain over night first. Auto trans fluid gets everywhere inside, and will dripp for an hour or more! Then start serious disassembly the next morning, with the next day to put it all back together. It'[s best to have two complete days back to back -- that way what you took out is fresh in your mind when reassembling. It makes a huge difference! You might have some trouble with one of the band adjustments as a special tool is required (you can make one that will work, or use a short wrench). At worst you can take it to a shop afterwards and have them make the final adjustments, you just get it close. You would still save half the cost of having a shop rebuild it. 

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Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:04:48 -0800
From: "Thomas Garner" <Tgarner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

I'm actually wanting to try the rebuild myself, but definitely need a manual to rebuild it. Where can I get a good manual for it? I have a manual for the car, but it is rather basic and doesn't touch on much in great detail I don't think, or maybe the transmission is just so simple, I'm expecting more.
 Also, can you recommend a site to buy the rebuild kit from? And what off of the transmission will I need to identify it when/if I decide to order a kit?

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