'65 195.6 OHV - Fan belt and fuel filter part num?

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   Hey all (and hi amcyclopedia folks!) - I went to look for a replacement fuel filter for my 1965 Rambler American 196 OHV. Autozone didn't carry it. Picked up a fan belt from Napa, but it seems a few inches too small.

So - the question is: what manufacturer and part number should I ask for when picking up a fan belt and fuel filter for the 196 OHV? Also - I was thinking of just taking off a length of fuel hose and matching it - but if any of you know the diameter, what is it? 

I'm taking off the gas tank to get it cleaned and sealed - and wanted to replace the fuel lines and fuel filter while I'm at it. Any of you have better luck at one auto parts store over another as far as getting the right parts? Or is it in large part a function of who's at the parts counter?

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bruceg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Dec/24/2007 Location: Marietta GA Status: Offline Points: 388	Post Options Post Reply Quote bruceg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: '65 195.6 OHV - Fan belt and fuel filter part num? Posted: Feb/11/2008 at 1:32am
	Hey all (and hi amcyclopedia folks!) - I went to look for a replacement fuel filter for my 1965 Rambler American 196 OHV. Autozone didn't carry it. Picked up a fan belt from Napa, but it seems a few inches too small. So - the question is: what manufacturer and part number should I ask for when picking up a fan belt and fuel filter for the 196 OHV? Also - I was thinking of just taking off a length of fuel hose and matching it - but if any of you know the diameter, what is it? I'm taking off the gas tank to get it cleaned and sealed - and wanted to replace the fuel lines and fuel filter while I'm at it. Any of you have better luck at one auto parts store over another as far as getting the right parts? Or is it in large part a function of who's at the parts counter?

pacerman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9057	Post Options Post Reply Quote pacerman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/11/2008 at 4:30am
	There is the fuel strainer which fits over the fuel pickup pipe inside your fuel tank. That strainer is stocked by several of the AMC vendors I think (like Galvins Rambler parts or American Parts Depot). Also, I have been told that a first generation Mustang fuel strainer is the same part. There is a fuel filter mounted on some of the fuel pumps I think, but I usually put a transparent plastic inline filter in the line between the fuel pump and the carburetor. This is a standard auto part available at any parts store. I can give you Dayco or Gates numbers off of some 196s I have at home if no one else provides them in the next day or so. Regards, Joe
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bruceg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Dec/24/2007 Location: Marietta GA Status: Offline Points: 388	Post Options Post Reply Quote bruceg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/11/2008 at 6:27am
	Thanks Joe. I've got the gas tank off - so doing the fuel strainer should be straight-forward. I'd just like to verify part numbers if at all possible, as I've bought and returned a bunch of stuff. If not - I'll just bring the parts in to match 'em up before leaving.

pacerman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9057	Post Options Post Reply Quote pacerman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/11/2008 at 7:12am
	Here are some numbers for a fan belt: 1964 Rambler Classic with alternator, not generator. 196 OHV Gates 7375 (408S) Joe
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bigbad69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/02/2007 Location: Ottawa, Ont. Status: Offline Points: 6668	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigbad69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/11/2008 at 8:38am
	The fuel strainer I used was Ford part number D1F2 9A011-A. I picked it up at a local Ford dealer. This fits the 5/16" dia. fuel inlet.
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farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/14/2008 at 12:25pm
	Fuel hose is 5/16", as bb69 indicated. Fuel pump filter element numbers: Fram CG7, Wix 33943 (w/glass bowl) Fram CG8, AC GF417, Lee LG-450, Wix 33038 (w/metal bowl) I got that from a 63 AMCRC "Rambler Guide" cross reference list, should be current. No cross reference given for the belts, I was surprised that wasn't there! If you know the length of the belt (or know how much shorter you need than the one you have) the store can look it up by length.
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bruceg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Dec/24/2007 Location: Marietta GA Status: Offline Points: 388	Post Options Post Reply Quote bruceg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/07/2008 at 12:48am
	Thanks everyone for the help. Got the right fuel filter at Napa. No hassles. Returned the fan belt, and simply asked for one by length, not application. Worked like a charm.