???4.0 Engine in 66 AMC Rebel ???

Sorry that I double post I did not mean to and cannot figure out how to delete one

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NO -- the bell housing won't bolt up. AMC changed the bell bolt pattern for the six cylinders in 1972 to match the V-8. Pre 72 sixes use a smaller diameter bell with a unique bolt pattern AND have the starter on the driver's side (starter was changed to passenger side in 72 also).

I think the 66 Rebel would have a T-14 transmission. You can use a 79-85 or so AMC/Jeep bell to put that trans behind a 4.0L. If by chance you have a T-96 don't bother, not near strong enough! The older T-84 or T-85 will work, but no synchro in first (don't down-shift to first with car moving). Those two will fit the same bell. The bell has 3-4 trans patterns drilled into it, including a T-5.

You will need to drill the bell for the CPS or use a CPS relocation kit (from HESCO, but pricey). It's not hard to mount the CPS, you just need to get the position from a 4.0L bell (measure over from the two nearest bell bolts, the CPS is between two). Depth has to be correct -- sensor should all but touch the flywheel, no more than 1/16" gap. I always push in until it touches then back off slightly. You will need to make some sort of bracket to hold the sensor in position. There are a couple examples in the 4.0L swap section.

Folks he's got another thread elsewhere in the forum that's been pretty popular - take a check on that one........... to prevent two discussions of the same thing.