Ollie's 69 Rambler Sedan

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   Frank,
Thanks for your input. I really respect your opinion. 

I used the Isky 256 on my 232 build and planning on the same with this 258. 

I need to enter your knowledge bank regarding the serpentine belt upgrade. I have a shop manual but I am a bit confused. I am going to have AC, PS & alt. 

In all serpentine belt applications the TSM shows a smog pump. Can this be left off and will the belt tension up? I realize I would need a shorter belt.

Looks to me as if the alt and ps brackets are all the same for v belts and serpentine. Correct?

Having AMC Fun,
Ollie

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Ollie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ollie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/26/2018 at 8:01am
	Frank, Thanks for your input. I really respect your opinion. I used the Isky 256 on my 232 build and planning on the same with this 258. I need to enter your knowledge bank regarding the serpentine belt upgrade. I have a shop manual but I am a bit confused. I am going to have AC, PS & alt. In all serpentine belt applications the TSM shows a smog pump. Can this be left off and will the belt tension up? I realize I would need a shorter belt. Looks to me as if the alt and ps brackets are all the same for v belts and serpentine. Correct? Having AMC Fun, Ollie
	1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd

Ollie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ollie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/28/2018 at 2:52pm
	Just got home with my "new truck" 1992 Ford Ranger. Going to pull the rear end for the 69. I used a Ford rear end in my Convertible and it has worked out really good. I am working on the serpentine belt on the 258 and its going a bit bumpy but its coming on. I got a post in the 6 cyl section. Serpentine Belt Having AMC Fun, Ollie Edited by Ollie - Sep/28/2018 at 2:55pm
	1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd

Ollie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ollie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/02/2018 at 2:45pm
	Got the serpentine belt figured out now. I have a new vibration damper, 100 amp alternator, reverse water pump ordered. I plan on adding a tensioner to the system. My PML valve cover arrived today.... Having AMC Fun, Ollie
	1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd

Devilboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jun/14/2017 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 997	Post Options Post Reply Quote Devilboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/02/2018 at 3:06pm
	Coming along quick. Nice work Ollie.
	Jeremy AMCRC #10059 AMO #10906 1965 American 330

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	I like what I see! Can't wait to see it in person.

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	Another Ollie special! Lookin' good.
	LakesideRamblin 69 Rambler 360 73 Javelin 360 "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." T. Roosevelt

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: Oct/03/2018 at 5:48am
	Are you going to be running an AC compressor?With a tensioner you can get rid of that funky upper left pulley. Will just have to measure for the belt. A spring tensioner will be so much nicer than having to adjust with the PS pump like the 4.0L does!
	Frank Swygert

Ollie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ollie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/07/2018 at 6:26pm
	Been a slow go, but progress on on the serpentine belt and accessories. Got my new 100 amp alternator mounted and the bracket to tighten the belt is moving like it should. Installed the new lower crank pulley. Thanks to Ramblin64sw for the info on the distributor gear. I pulled the gear off a points distributor and it fits the new HEI shaft perfectly. I took Bill D's advise and ground a bit off the flat end of the distributor shaft and it has end play just like the original distributor. I see i will have to pull the engine oil dipstick out of the old 199 engine. Cleaned up the manifold bolts and got them both bolted on. Still waiting on the back ordered reverse water pump. I will change that before putting on the power steering pump. I did pull of the PS v-belt pulley and cleaned up the serpentine pulley. I pulled the belt and tensioner off of the Ford Ranger. I don't like the style of that belt tension. It is a one bolt with a tit that goes into a slot to hold it ridged. I found one at Summit that is held on with two bolts. One more big order from Summit tomorrow. Sanden AC compressor, fuel pressure regulator, PS rebuild kit and belt tensioner. That should about cover all the accessories. Having AMC Fun, Ollie
	1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd

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	Ollie, How will you run the auto trans and the Offy intake? I have read in the product descriptions of that intake that they are supposed to be for Manual Trans only. I figured there has to be a way to use them on the auto transmission... so I am curious about how you intend on setting up the trans linkage. Thanks.

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(1) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/11/2018 at 11:04am
	Use a Lokar cable. The Offy intake won't work with the factory kick-down linkage.
	Frank Swygert