Re: [AMC-list] 62 Rambler E-stick trans

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

RARE RARE RARE!! The parts involved are bizarro. Even the steering column is
unique to that setup. I woiuld like to ... see one. Would be a bear to keep
in drivable condition.


On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 19:11, <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> If you plan on keeping the E-stick you will likely having issues getting
> parts, they use a unique oil pump and clutch setup. The higher the engine
> oil pressure the tighter the grip on the clutch disc.
>    That's what allows them to idle in gear at stops, oil pressure is to low
> to engage clutch. Bring up the rpm the clutch engages and off you go.
>
> I drove one back in the 80's very cool system when it works, bugger of a
> system when it don't.
>
> I'd base the decision to buy on the car as a whole, it can be converted to
> a standard clutch setup if needed.
> ------Original Message------
> From: Jim Shadwick
> Sender: amc-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family
> ReplyTo: AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family
> Subject: [AMC-list] 62 Rambler E-stick trans
> Sent: Dec 29, 2010 9:22 PM
>
> OK...guys...went to look at a 62 Rambler American 2dr with a E-stick
> trans......Good/Bad problems?????
>
> has been sitting for most of the last 5 years.....
>
> good...body is straight..had one repaint clear coat peeling off...
> bad..front seat needs fixed...head liner....
>      engine needs rings????.....
>
> asking $1100 would take $900.....
>
> thanks,
>
> Jim Shadwick
>
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