I do have to ask: Why in the heck would you want to replace a 232 with a 196? Not knocking the 196 (it was a fine engine when it was designed in the 40's) but the 199 and 232 sixes are a huge step forward. Doing this gets you less power, less longevity, and more expensive and harder to find parts. Any 199, 232, or 258 (this is a one year only block so not likely to find one) made through the 1971 model year will bolt right in.
Later engines (including the 4.0 six used in Jeeps) require transmission changes but will bolt to the engine crossmember.
Matt On 5/31/2011 3:21 PM, Joe Fulton spouted this sage advice:
The bellhousing bolt pattern is the same between 1964 and 1966 and the 64 model 196 should be compatible. Joe ----- Original Message ---- From: Keith Evenson<epd@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family"<amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tue, May 31, 2011 11:04:04 AM Subject: [AMC-list] Will a 196 fit? I have a 66 with a 232 that needs to be rebuilt but I found a 196 from a 64 American. Will the 196 bolt to my 232 if they both had 3 speed O/D tranys? Thanks Keith
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