Re: [Amc-list] aluminum 196

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have two of those engines at home.  Neither one is
running. The crank and rods will fit your cast iron
block.  If it is an aluminum block the head will fit
the cast iron block but I think it overhangs somewhat
on each side.  If/when you pull the head, look for
corrosion under the head gasket around the perimeter
of the cylinders.  My understands is that poor head
sealing (and corrosion) is what caused most of these
engines to be retired early.  The aluminum engine date
code should have a "B" as part of the code I think.

Good luck,
Joe Fulton

--- d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> i found one picture online of the aluminum 196. it
> looks to be like it... i will have to take my tools
> with me one of these days when i go to town and pop
> the head off and take a look inside. if it is
> useable, will it work in my 63 american? with the
> filter on the oil pump like it is, will it be in the
> way or is there enough room for it? it looks a
> little taller too. will it fit under the hood? how
> much different is the aluminum vs cast? will my cast
> crank work in it cause i probably have to swap them.
> i dont think the flexplate will bolt onto the manual
> crank. 
> 
> plus, if i got that one, id have the o/d to put in
> my 62 classic. :-D. 
> 
> how much different maintenence is the aluminum? i
> dont know anything about them. 
> 
> dave stohler
> my rambler pics@
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> 
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