Re: [AMC-list] Pacer 304 rebuild Parts?

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

The 998 is a heavy duty version of the 904. It's as good as any other tranny of
it's size. Both the 904 and 998 will occasionally crack/break the converter
neck. I've dealt with 2 and have seen a few more at the wreckers. 

Ken


Quoting peggy delancey <butterfly15610@xxxxxxxxx>:

>     Ken, is the 998 Tranny an issue other than that? I am nor very familiar
> with that tranny. Regards, Jay
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 5:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Pacer 304 rebuild Parts?
> 
> ...and being a 304, it will (probably) have the 998 transmission. It is
> possible
> the torque converter neck is broken and has jammed the works. I got a Spirit
> almost free because of that. The engine was fine. 
> 
> Another possibility is that the starter has jammed up against the
> flexplate/flywheel. 
> 
> 
> Ken
> 
> 
> Quoting Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
> 
> > Jay,
> > 
> > Being locked up doesn't necessarily mean it needs a rebuild.  Remove each
> > spark 
> > plug and put some penetrant like Kroil in each cylinder and let it soak for
> a
> > 
> > few hours to a few days.  You can try turning it by using a wrench on the 
> > balancer bolt or a better way to to remove the mud pan and use a large 
> > screwdriver prying against the flywheel or flexpalte teeth.   Check the
> > coolant 
> > for signs of oil and the oil for signs of coolant.  If all looks good and
> the
> > 
> > hood has been closed, a few of the piston rings may have slightly rusted
> to
> > the 
> > cylinder bores.  That's not necessarily a good thing but it doesn't mean
> it's
> > 
> > time for an overhaul either.   The common accessories like water pump, 
> > alternator, and ignition parts are available parts outlets like NAPA.   The
> 
> > consumable parts like belts and hoses are common too, except the radiator
> > hoses 
> > might be scarce.   You can fall back on the AMC vendors for anything you
> > can't 
> > find at the local stores.  
> > 
> > 
> > Good Luck with it.  
> > 
> > Joe
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: peggy delancey <butterfly15610@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sun, October 16, 2011 12:05:18 PM
> > Subject: [AMC-list] Pacer 304 rebuild Parts?
> > 
> >      Hi Yall, finally got my 1979 V8 Pacer home last night and got the hood
> 
> > open. I was told it ran, well, must have been some time ago cause the 304
> is
> > 
> > locked tight! UGH. Oh well at least the body is decent. Now, do any of you
> > folks 
> > know of a good supply company for the parts for this engine?
> >  
> >  
> >
>
                                                                                        
> >  Regards,
> >  
> >
>
                                                                                           
> >  Jay
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