Re: [AMC-list] Fwd: 1958 Rambler American restoration

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

John, I sent this to the AMC-List and to your personal e-mail. 

As long as you have a manual transmission you can use the crankshaft from any 55-63 195.6 flat-head (L-head) or OHV (overhead valve) engine. The cranks and rods are the same in the L-head and OHV. 

If, however, you have an automatic transmission, it gets a little trickier. 55-62 automatic transmission cars have a "cone" on the end of the crankshaft and you must use one of those. 63-65 195.6 engines with automatic trans use the same crank as a manual transmission car, so if you have a manual trans you can use one of those also. Manual trans engines (and the 63-65 auto) have a flat flange on the end, no "cone" in the middle. If you need a pic of the "cone" crank, Tom Jennings has one on his website... somewhere. Couldn't find it, but I'm sure he'll post a link once he sees this. 

You can use any year engine in your car. If you happen to find a 64-66 American 195.6 it won't have the plate on the front that holds the engine mounts in yours, those models have side engine mounts. It's simple to remove the side mounts and install the plate on the front of yours (it mounts under the timing cover) on the later engine. If you have a 64-65 American you wouldn't be able to use an older engine (except for a 63 Classic engine) as the block doesn't have the mount bosses on the right side (front and rear of oil pump). 

This info should help you find a crank or parts engine quicker. 

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> > From: "John C. Metts" <jcmetts@xxxxxxxx>
> > Date: April 29, 2009 4:53:54 PM CDT
> >
> > I would appreciate any help you or other club members could give me  
> > in locating a crankshaft for a 1958 Ramber American 196 flat head  
> > engines.
> > I've been playing Dick Tracy for weeks and come up short at most of  
> > the logical web sites.  I think my best bet would just be to find  
> > someone who has some cars and parts.
> >
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