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| hard starting | 11/13/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have a 1983 jeep CJ5, the engine is rebult with about 1000 miles on it. i put a new carb on it. I ...
A: Remove a spark plug wire from a spark plug and hold the end about 1/2" away from the engine block. ...
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| vacuum hoses and carb adjustment | 11/8/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1970 Javelin with a 258 6 cyl engine and a one barrel carb. Where does the vacuum advance ...
A: You would want ported vacuum to the distributor, that's the port that has vacuum when you start to ...
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| hard starting | 11/5/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have a 1983 jeep CJ5, the engine is rebult with about 1000 miles on it. i put a new carb on it. I ...
A: Did you install the Weber carburetor? It sounds like the engine is starving for fuel. Before ...
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| 66 amc dpl flashomatic transmission | 11/3/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1966 AMC DPL with its original Q code 327 4V and column shift flashomatic trans.The car ...
A: I feel your pain. It has been over 35 years since I pulled a starter on a 327. All I remember is it ...
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| electronic ignition | 11/2/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 64 American convertable I am restoring. I took an electronic ignition distributor and ...
A: Gord, Need to know what year distributor you have. It is either a Prestolite or Motorcraft. Pull ...
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| 1969 AMX 390 FUEL PUMP MECHANICAL WITH VACUUM WIPERS. | 10/28/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: What is the correct way to remove and replace the fuel pump on a 1969 390 AMX? Also how much Vacuum ...
A: Remove the fuel lines from the pump, remove the vacuum lines from the pump, remove the bolts then ...
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| amc javelin & ambassadore | 10/22/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: are the frames on the ambassadore (72) and javelin (71) the same ? ANSWER: Technically, these are ...
A: You're in luck. Numerous components will interchange. Front suspension & steering; brakes & brake ...
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| 1966 rambler amc | 10/21/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i just got my hands on a 66 rambler been taken good real good care of the body and interior. but im ...
A: You say you have power going into the coil; you should have 9-12V on the (+) side of the coil when ...
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| 88 Eagle Premeir In colum Ignition switch | 10/21/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: To solve some questions, in mid-year of 1988 AMC switched the location of the ignition switch from ...
A: I do not have any local sources for later model Renault Eagles nor am I familiar with them. If my ...
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| Jeep t-5 transmission | 10/19/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: My jeep cj7 made a loud pop as I started out in first gear and then began to click loudly. The ...
A: Try removing the rear driveshaft; place it in 4H; and drive it off the front wheels. If the noise ...
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| owner's manual of a '63 Rambler classic 550 2D | 10/10/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Mr Pilotte, I just got a '63 Rambler 550 Classic 2D as a gift from my uncle. This car is not running ...
A: The best place to start looking is online AMC vendors and AMC/Rmabler clubs. Google 1962 Rambler and ...
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| Jeep CJ Steering Column Gear Indicator | 10/9/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 81 Jeep CJ with GM steering column. What type of column is this? I am trying to find a ...
A: The steering column is made by Saginaw, a GM subsidary. There are parts that are interchangable from ...
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| no fuel from tank | 10/7/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: please help i recently got a 1966 rambler classic 770 232 six but i cant get any fuel from the tank. ...
A: It is possible that the pick up sock in the tank is restricted or clogged. It will require the ...
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| generator wires | 10/3/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: just picked up this cool 64 American. the wire from the generator smokes?
A: The car is over 21 so it is legal to smoke. Just kidding. If a wire is smoking it usually means ...
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| 1985 jeep cj7 | 10/2/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: HAVE INSTALL MOTORCRAFT 2100 ON MY 1985 CJ7 IT WILL NOT IDLE ANY ANSWERS AND LOOKING FOR PICTURES ...
A: If you removed the carburetor from a vehicle that hasn't been running for a while, it might need to ...
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| 1974 AMC JAVELIN -IGNITION- | 10/1/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I am having Ignition problems with my 1974 Javelin - 304 2bbl. - Car has started and ran by jumping ...
A: 1974 AMC vehicles came with a seat belt system that required the seat belts to be connected before ...
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| 1969 AMX question - | 9/26/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Mr. Pilotte, I run across this site and have enjoyed reading your many answers to all kinds of ...
A: How much money do you want to spend? One option would be to find an AMX with a good body and ...
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| circuit board for 69 Rambler | 9/25/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Who do you suggest I contact to purchase a new or used circuit board for a 1969 Rambler, Thanks
A: If you are unable to find one online from one of the numerous AMC parts vendors, call Collier AMC in ...
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| 1966 Marlin | 9/25/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I bought the car and they had had the fuel tank boiled out and coated new fuel lines put on...car ...
A: Hook up a fuel pressure gauge at the carburetor and measure the fuel pressure. Have you replaced ...
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| AMC 304 running rough and backfiring | 9/16/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: My Jeep 304 just cut out on me one day. Replaced all ignition components and carb. I found a broken ...
A: Some things that can cause backfiring is a broken valve spring or rocker arm bridge support; spark ...
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| Timing | 9/13/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Kevin, Thanks for your help on the previous question. I have another. with timing at 10-14 initial ...
A: Ahhhh, Another piece is added to the puzzle. A non-stock cam can give you those manifold vacuum ...
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| Timing | 9/11/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Kevin, Thanks for your help on the previous question. I have another. with timing at 10-14 initial ...
A: As long as you don't have ignition ping. When you say intake pressure, do you mean manifold vacuum? ...
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| 1969 AMX REAR MAIN SEAL | 9/9/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Can I replace the rear engine main seal in my 1969 390 AMX without having to remove the engine? If ...
A: Yes, but it's not easy. You have to remove the transmission & bellhousing. You also have to remove ...
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| 94 camry problems | 9/4/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I'm driving this 4-cyl A-trans car for about 35000 miles now (Its current mileage 144000). Did oil ...
A: What was damaged and what was repaired after your accident? The AC could have developed a leak, or ...
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| 1974 amc javelin | 9/3/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have a 1974 amc javelin automatic on the column i needed to replace the key lock and when we ...
A: Look on page 10-32 at this site: ...
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| temp/fuel gauge | 9/2/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have a 1969 amc javelin sst, the temp and fuel gauges used to work, now they don't, i ckecked all ...
A: It is possibly the CVR, Constant Voltage Regulator mounted on the circuit board on the instrument ...
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| replaced alternator now no power 66 marlin | 9/1/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I had my motorola alternator rebuilt. I took a picture of the 4 wire connections and believe it or ...
A: It's possible that you shorted the diode trio in the alternator when you connected the battery. ...
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| Fuel indicator in 1982 AMC EAGLE | 8/31/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Vehicle is in excellent condition with 53,000 miles. Dash fuel indicator is now stuck on "full". Is ...
A: Disconnct the wire at the tank from the sending unit. If the gas gauge goes down, replace the ...
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| engine trans switch to wrangler | 8/28/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I would like to put a 360 Jeep truck engine and auto trans and transfer case in my 1993 Wrangler. ...
A: Is it possible? Yes. Can it be done with shade tree modifications? No. Your 93 Wrangler was not ...
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| possible vapor lock???? | 8/23/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Kevin I have a 1978 Jeep Wagoneer.360,4bbl,auto with 150,000 miles . Motor has 20,000 since rebuild. ...
A: There are other items that can cause your condition. Ignition coils often break down when hot & ...
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| 66 Marlin stallls but it appears it's the alternator | 8/23/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Wrote you a few days ago regarding a stalling problem on my 66 Marlin. Turns out my battery went ...
A: Some people have installed a Delco alternator. It might require some bracket modification. You would ...
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| 1969 power steering | 8/20/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Kevin. Me again. I bought this Rambler American. I want to put power steering in it. I bought a ...
A: There is a "sill adapter" which is a mounting plate between the steering gear and the frame. You'll ...
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| 66 Marlin stallls | 8/19/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Recently my 66 Marlin(287) has started to stall when I come to a stop. It usually cranks up again ...
A: It does sound like a carburetor problem, the idle circuit to be exact. That is the part of the ...
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| Vacuum leak. | 8/18/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: How can you detect a vacuum leak.
A: 1) listen for a hissing sound 2) place a piece of vacuum hose to your ear and move the other end ...
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| 1968 Rambler door lock | 8/15/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Kevin. I just bought a clone SCRambler from ebay, and was very surprised that there is no way to ...
A: There should be a paddle shaped lever located in the arm rest or a button on the top of the door. ...
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| Stalls | 8/15/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I Have A 1987 AMC Eagle And Have Replaced Everything On It Till I Am Blue In The Face It Runs Out ...
A: Before I list the number of things that could cause this condition, please tell me what all you have ...
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| 1963 660 fuel gauge | 8/12/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I recently picked up a gem of a wagon. Fuel gauge does not work, stuck on E. Do you have any tips ...
A: Before removing the instrument cluster to get to the gauge, why not see if it works. Remove the ...
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| 1965 Rambler Marlin will Not Shut Off | 8/11/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I need some help. I have a 1965 Rambler Marlin with a 327 V8. My question is that even when I turn ...
A: Check the wiring from your ignition switch to ignition coil. Locate a wiring diagram for a pre-1970 ...
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| 79 amc amx | 8/10/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: My son brought home a 79 amc amx there are no keys for this car. is there anyway to "hotwire" this ...
A: Run a wire from the + side of the battery to the + side of the ignition coil. This will provide a ...
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| discs draging | 8/6/2009 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have a 65 marlin with a disc brake conversion on it and the calibers are draging they are from a ...
A: I don't have a part number for your paticular application, but it you get a master cylinder for an ...
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