Re: [Amc-list] Info on a Rambler/interchange

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Frank's right... here's a brief sumary:

* 64-up classic, you can drop in a 232, 199, or 195.6
* 63 classic, you can do that if you get a 64-up crossmember.
* This is true for manual or automatic.
* I have personally done these swaps in a '63.

BUT! The 195.6 (either flavor) has to have side mounts (if it
came from a 63 classic, it will) and not the mounts under the
front timing cover. (Frank might know if all 195.6 blocks have
the bosses but I don't think so).

BUT! the 199, 232 has to be pre-72 (starter on driver side).

PLUS! there are some minor issues between various combinations,
nothing fatal: radiator brackets (fore or aft), throttle linkage,
trans linkage, slightly different wiring but these are all easy
and/or inexpensive.


On Mon, 17 Mar 2008, Frank Swygert wrote:

> Justin, nothing else will bolt to that transmission. Only a 1971 or
> earlier AMC six. In 72 AMC changed the bell housing bolt pattern. The
> six cylinder transmission isn't strong enough for a V-8 even if it would
> bolt on.  You should be able to find a 65-71 232 without to much
> trouble, but it will probably need rebuilding. Hard to find one that old
> in good running condition.
>
> The 63-66 Classic isn't real easy to swap engines from a different make
> (or a modern AMC V-8) into because of the torque-tube drive. I assume
> that's why you asked what other engines would bolt to the transmission.
> It's not terribly difficult, but does require a little fabrication work.
> The engine, trans, driveshaft, and rear axle have to all be changed out,
> and a locating system for the replacement rear axle made. Ladder bars
> are easy and okay for most highway driving, would be a bit rough riding
> on rough roads.
>
> The transmission has a cable from the throttle to the trans. That cable
> must be working easily and adjusted right. Disconnect the cable and make
> sure it goes in and out easily first. If it does, pull it all the way
> out then adjust the clevis on the end so the pin is a loose, easy fit
> (carb linkage must be in idle position, choke off). Then adjust it two
> turns long and put the pin back in. You can go 1/2-1 full turn more than
> 2, but no more than 3 full turns long. Less than 2 turns and the trans
> won't build enough pressure inside -- it will slip a lot. More than 3
> and it will downshift to early. You may have bad seals or o-rings inside
> the trans. It IS rather old, so that can only be expected.
>
>
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