AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

Rebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 engine with help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home of American Motors!

The AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-, 304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fenders of classic cars (such as the AMC Javelin, AMX, Gremlin, AMC Rebel Machine, Matador, and Rambler and SC/Rambler) as well as Jeep CJs and full-size Jeeps.

If this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, this book contains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassembling your engine and determining the machining that will be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing, crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engine assembly, oil modifications, and performance upgrades are detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining steps that are needed for a performance build that your local machine shop might not know about are included in this book.

AMC V-8 Engines: Rebuild & Modify not only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helps you determine what kind of build is right for your project. It will assist you in making the correct decisions on compression ratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts are needed. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard to find, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restoration companies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts. Items such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods, and cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready to rebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you along the way!

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AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

Rebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 engine with help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home of American Motors!

The AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-, 304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fenders of classic cars (such as the AMC Javelin, AMX, Gremlin, AMC Rebel Machine, Matador, and Rambler and SC/Rambler) as well as Jeep CJs and full-size Jeeps.

If this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, this book contains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassembling your engine and determining the machining that will be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing, crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engine assembly, oil modifications, and performance upgrades are detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining steps that are needed for a performance build that your local machine shop might not know about are included in this book.

AMC V-8 Engines: Rebuild & Modify not only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helps you determine what kind of build is right for your project. It will assist you in making the correct decisions on compression ratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts are needed. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard to find, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restoration companies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts. Items such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods, and cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready to rebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you along the way!

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AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

by Tony Pontillo
AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

by Tony Pontillo

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Overview

Rebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 engine with help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home of American Motors!

The AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-, 304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fenders of classic cars (such as the AMC Javelin, AMX, Gremlin, AMC Rebel Machine, Matador, and Rambler and SC/Rambler) as well as Jeep CJs and full-size Jeeps.

If this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, this book contains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassembling your engine and determining the machining that will be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing, crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engine assembly, oil modifications, and performance upgrades are detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining steps that are needed for a performance build that your local machine shop might not know about are included in this book.

AMC V-8 Engines: Rebuild & Modify not only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helps you determine what kind of build is right for your project. It will assist you in making the correct decisions on compression ratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts are needed. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard to find, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restoration companies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts. Items such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods, and cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready to rebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you along the way!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781613257623
Publisher: S-A Design
Publication date: 12/06/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 162 MB
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About the Author

Tony Pontillo is a lifelong resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, which is the home of the American Motors Corporation. At age 18, his career began by working at Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop. In 2001, he purchased the machine shop that has grown into an 18,000-square-foot facility with 17 full-time employees. The shop has been rebuilding AMC engines since it opened in 1961 and continues to rebuild AMC engines from all over the country. Tony has served on the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association for 8 years. In 2018, Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop was recognized with the Vintage Engine Builder of the Year award by Federal-Mogul. 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Design Your Build

Build Options

Build Budgeting

Parts Purchasing

Valve Cover Tag

AMC Engines

Build Types

Aftermarket Parts Options

Chapter 2: Teardown

Engine Stands

Exhaust Manifold Removal

Front Accessory Removal

Carburetor Removal

Distributor Removal

Rocker-Arm and Pushrod Removal

Intake Manifold Removal

Oil Pan Removal

Front Cover Removal

Cylinder Head Removal

Dipstick Tube Removal

Freeze Plug Removal

Camshaft Bearing Removal

Valve-Spring Removal

Chapter 3: Engine Block Inspection and Machining

Hot Tanking and Magnafluxing

Align Hone, Bore, and Cylinder Deck Inspection

Resurfacing versus Square Decking

Oven Cleaning and Blasting

Block Machining and Blueprinting

Boring and Honing

Performance Options for Machining

Final Block Prep for Assembly

Chapter 4: Crankshaft

Crankshaft Stroke

Crankshaft Modification for a TorqueFlite Transmission

Crankshaft Flange

Bushing Adapters

Inspection and Magnafluxing

Grinding and Polishing

External and Internal Balancing

Flywheels

Pistons

Harmonic Balancer and Flexplate

Chapter 5: Connecting Rods, Pistons, and Rings

Stock Connecting Rods

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