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Truckedup
AMC Fan Joined: Jul/15/2008 Location: Pikeville, Ky. Status: Offline Points: 15 |
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Posted: Aug/10/2008 at 6:05pm |
Thanks to all that helped on my last question about possible swaps. Now that I have surveyed the situation more I am hoping to keep the car original. Now to the next delima. Can someone guide me as to what to look for and how to ensure that my drivetrain is ready for the road?I have the 287/auto setup and don't have a clue as to what this auto (orignal) is. I also haven't a clue to the tube maintance and danger areas to look for. As well lube/preventive on the driveline.
I know this area doesn't cover engines, but if you can give rebuild advice on the 297 that will be greatly appreciated. Total rebuild may not be needed, I plan to get some compression #'s this week. It runs super smooth, no smoke, but I found water in the oil.
Again your knowledge and advice is priceless....................Brent
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Truckedup
AMC Fan Joined: Jul/15/2008 Location: Pikeville, Ky. Status: Offline Points: 15 |
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BTT.....................Come on guys, just a lttle help over here.
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KermitDRambler
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/06/2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 2579 |
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The transmission uses Dexron/Mercon fluid. It will be a Borg Warner automatic. The model number will be on a tag on the transmission. If you have an owner's manual, it will cover maintenace needs. The engine itself is pretty durable but parts are expensive (1966 was the last year for the 287). Posting the the V8 engine section will likely get you additional info. I also recommend that you find a TSM (technical service manual) if you don't already have one.
Matt
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6705-5R AUS
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/16/2008 Location: QLD, Australia Status: Offline Points: 642 |
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Water in the oil, I'ld be considering head gaskets or maybe cracks in one or both the heads. More investigation is warranted.
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67 American 440 Sedan (RHD)
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farna
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Water in the oil of an old car could be condensation if it's been a long time since it was run. If it's not much, or the water was pretty much floating on top, I'd change the oil and get it running. That's about all you can do to see if a head gasket is bad, intake manifold crossover is leaking, or a head is cracked. That or just pull the heads and have them rebuilt anyway. Have the shop check for cracks before rebuilding. You'll have to replace all the gaskets that could be leaking when the heads are put back on anyway. It will need valve stem seals, but they can be replaced without removing heads.
There is no maintenance required for the torque tube itself. The only problem you're likely to have is vibration from a bad u-joint. That year used a double-cardan type constant velocity joint that has a centering spring/pin mechanism. The small spring gets weak, the pin then wears, and the joint won't stay centered. At that point you get driveline vibration. It can be fixed -- the shaft is tubular and the end can be cut off and a newer double-cardan joint welded on, or a single joint used. The older V-8s just used a single joint. there was a repair kit for the pin/spring, but those dried up years ago. That particular type joint was used by AMC, Lincoln, and I think Buick or Olds, but only from about 61-66. |
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