Re: [Amc-list] Info on a Rambler/interchange (auto trans cable -- or not?)

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Arghh!! I should have remembered this, had to research it for someone who asked about their trans...

Pre 65 trannys used the TV cable only. 65-66 used both a TV cable AND a vacuum reference -- BOTH must be connected. I don't know exactly what the vacuum reference does, but the cable is still used for primary pressure modulation and kick-down. Vacuum moves a valve also, apparently as an additional pressure modifier. 67+ used a vacuum modulator and electric kick-down, no cable. 

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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:43:02 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)

" >I have a 1965 Rambler 660 Classic with a 232 an a flash-o-matic. There has 
" >been some issues with rod knock an the carb(holly 1931)acting up now I've 
" >lost D2 does not upshift at speed I think it the carb but I'm not sure. I'm 
" >thinking of a v8 swap. What motors would fit the trany. Any sugestions??? 
" >Befor I pull the motor an I'm do this on a tight budget an it my only car. 
" >Justin.  Thanks a lot for your time!!!

1. i don't think the tranny has a cable.  when i got my '67 marlin
[with 232 and auto] it wouldn't shift, like yours.  took it to a
tranny shop and found a $20 fitting on the case had busted, leaving
a vacuum line from the intake hanging and locking the tranny into
full-throttle-kickdown mode.  one clue was that it would shift
manually.
2. you could get an amc 287, 290, or 304 to fit the aluminum
automatic, but it would be a lot of work for little gain.  if you want
a little more juice from the motor, you could try the 2bbl carb setup
and manifolds from a late '70s or '80s 258 and a hei distributor from a
late '70s chevy 250, recurved.  this will drop in if you use the gear
from your points dist.

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