Re: [Amc-list] 1965 American

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

I'm one of the others who think an adapter for the trans could be made, but it's a lot of work. You're better off getting a 72 or later 232/258/4.0L. Those use the V-8 bell housing pattern, and there's a bolt-on bell (any late 70s+ AMC stick shift bell) that takes the Ford T-5. Or if you find a Jeep XJ two wheel drive with trans get the whole drivetrain, 4.0L and all. Not the best car trans (it's a little "notchy", not smooth shifting at all), but it's fine for a daily driver. speed shifting won't happen though! 

I know you hate to get rid of a good 232 you already have, but you might want to consider trading it or selling for a later model engine if you want a four or five speed. Your only bolt-in option is an old style OD transmission, and they aren't easy to find for the 232. The old 196 trans (T-96) fits, but it's not really up to the power of a 232. It's just adequate for the old 196!

What do you need to know about the clutch linkage? I could scan a pic of it from the factory parts manual or TSM. Drop me an e-mail if that's what you need. 

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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:03:41 -0500
From: "Case Construction" <fngcase@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I have a 1965 American that I bought without a motor and transmission.  It was a standard shift car, so I have the pedal assembly.  I have a 1968 232 c.i. AMC motor from a 1968 Javelin that I want to install with a T-10 4 speed or a t-4 or T-5.  Can anyone tell me what bell housing I need to get to make this engine connect with any of these transmissions?  Also, any information on the shifted clutch linkages would be helpful.

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