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| 88 AMC Eagle that stalls | 7/19/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: All electrical and fuel lines have been replaced. The car runs good for 5ivve minutes or so than ...
A: A few questions: 1) When it stalls, does it imediately restart? Does the engine just crank over? 2) ...
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| engine swap | 7/13/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1979 AMC Spirit GT with a 304, 4 speed , I think the tranny is a SR4 but not sure. I am ...
A: The engine you are installing came with an automatic trans. If you are installing the SR4 on the ...
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| 78 CJ5 Problems | 7/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 78 CJ5. About 10 years ago it had an oil leak & my dad & I replaced the rear main. Had to ...
A: I don't see a question here, but I think you are asking about the following: 1) Gas Gauge not ...
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| Engine swap | 7/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1964 American that is driving me into bankruptcy. I have spent hundreds of dollars trying ...
A: I would recommend checking for a NEW Holley, not rebuilt. I don't trust rebulit carburetors anymore. ...
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| Engine swap | 7/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1964 American that is driving me into bankruptcy. I have spent hundreds of dollars trying ...
A: Unless you're a wizard technician & fabricator, forget about the V-6 conversion. It is no easy task ...
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| Dash lights | 7/6/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I can't seem to get the dash lights to work. All the fuses in the fuse block are good and I know ...
A: If all of the dash lights are out, it is usually a fuse or the headlight switch. I do not have a ...
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| 71 AMC Javelin brake conversion | 7/4/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: Kevin, We are in the process of restoring a 71 Javelin SST. It has manual drum brakes, we want to ...
A: For information on front disc brake conversion, go here: http://www.gremlinx.com/discbrake.htm I ...
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| 65 MARLIN NO BRAKE LIGHTS | 7/4/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: WORKING ON 65 MARLIN REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER /BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NOW HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS PUT OLD ...
A: Do you have power at the switch? If not, check the fuse and wiring. Remove the switch, cover the ...
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| 350 '75 Nova | 7/1/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I recently rebuilt the engine (original 350 with only 400 miles on it so far), in my '75 Nova. It ...
A: I am sorry, but my experience is in vehicles manufactured by American Motors Corporation. Your ...
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| 82 AMC Eagle no start/just click | 2/20/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1982 AMC Eagle that I can't get started. I went out to start it one day and the motor ...
A: 1)Short across the solenoid using a jumper cable to see if the starter will crank. 2) make sure ...
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| Jeep ignition | 2/18/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I broke the key off in my ignition, 1986 CJ7. I tried to force it and the bezel broke off too. The ...
A: You should be able to buy a complete ignition lock cylinder at a NAPA store. The procedure is more ...
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| 1965 A.M.C Rambler 440 Could you please help me | 2/17/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have recently purchased a Rambler American 440. It has a 232 six with a blown head gasket. I would ...
A: Find a Gremlin, Hornet, or Concord and use the engine from it. Also, snag the front brake calipers, ...
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| 1964 Rambler 770 Wagon Brakes | 2/17/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I recently purchased a 64 rambler 770 and wanted to know how to adjust the brakes. Right now the ...
A: Mike, Let me start off by saying if you have a brake problem and you're not that familar with ...
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| gauges | 2/17/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have a problem with the gauges. the only one that works is my speedometer. the lights for the ...
A: Chances are, the CVR (Constant Voltage Regulator) is bad. It's located on the back of the instrument ...
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| 1978 CJ7 | 2/13/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I just purchased a 78 CJ and had a question about the transfer case. It has a 304 auto tranny. There ...
A: Your CJ has Quadra-Trac. Basically, it is a conventional 4WD system with the addition of a limited ...
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| 1977 CJ5 | 2/12/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: My CJ5 will not start. It has spark to the plugs, and gas going to the carb, but it will not even ...
A: 1)Look down the carburetor with the engine OFF with a flashight. Operate the throttle linkage and ...
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| cj7 ignition | 2/10/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: my 1984 cj7 (4 cyl) will not start, I know that I got the connector from the distributor pigtail to ...
A: Do you have spark? If not, remove the distributor cap and make sure everything is dry and clean. I ...
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| valve cover | 2/9/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: on my inline 6 258 4.2 liter, the plastic valve cover leaked so i got an alluminum one. I noticed ...
A: AMC/Jeep used metal valve covers for many years prior to installing the plastic one. Condensation ...
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| carb | 2/9/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i want to replace my carb on my inline 6 258 4.2 liter, and you told me i could get a holley 2 ...
A: There is available a carburetor adapter for the Holley bolt pattern to a Carter bolt pattern. You ...
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| power brake and power steering conversion | 2/9/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I recently restored an original 1974 CJ-5 Renegade, 304 V8. This particular Jeep came with manual ...
A: The safest way to convert is to find a 72-76 CJ and get the components from it. You should be able ...
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| amc 304 to 360 head swap? | 2/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I was just wonderin if you would know if amc 360 heads would fit and would I need to change anything ...
A: After further investigation, the 360 heads will bolt up to your 304. Use the head gasket for the ...
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| pushrod removal | 2/6/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: i have an inline 6 258 4.2 liter, i need to clean pushrods, how exactly do i remove them
A: 1) Remove valve cover 2) 1974 & later: Remove rocker arm bridges by loosening each bolt a little at ...
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| inline 6 258 4.2 liter problems | 2/5/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1983 jeep Cj5, i recently replaced the plastic valve cover with an alluminum one. I have ...
A: Pressure testing the radiator would confirm a leaking head gasket, it's the best way to check it. I ...
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| inline 6 258 4.2 liter problems | 2/5/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1983 jeep Cj5, i recently replaced the plastic valve cover with an alluminum one. I have ...
A: 1) I don't think the aluminum cover is the cause. It does sound like coolant is getting into the ...
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| Gremlin brake problem | 2/5/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1972 Gremlin that I upgraded to front disc brakes and V-8 when I swapped out the front ...
A: The disc brake set up should have a combination valve. It does three things: 1) Proportioning valve ...
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| 1959 Rambler American | 2/2/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I'm looking for a newer donor engine and transmission for a 1959 Rambler American Super. Absolutely ...
A: I don't know how much work you want to do. You can use a drivetrain from a Gremlin, Hornet, Concord, ...
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| 327 | 1/30/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: My wuestion is about the motor, I own a 65 660 classic Rambler wich I was told has a 327 in it.. I ...
A: First, the 287 & 327 engines were AMERICAN MOTORS engines and had no parts from a Ford or Chevrolet. ...
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| Javelin 1969 232 ...Headers.. | 1/24/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: . I want to install some headers to my Javelin 1969 232, but did not get them where you are or if ...
A: Go to this sight: ...
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| steering play on 69 ambassador | 1/20/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: The car has 80,000 original miles but there is quite abit of play in steering. can the steering be ...
A: Maybe both. Inspect the front suspension for worn components. You can get a little adjustment from ...
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| 1976 CJ 5 232 C.I. | 1/12/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: IT STARTS THEN ENGINE DIES DESPITE FOOT ON ACCELERATOR.MECHANIC TESTED ...
A: 1) Perform compression test or cylinder leakage test. 2) If you have the original ignition, it is ...
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| AMC 304 cam | 1/11/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have an AMC 304 out of a CJ5 that I am planning on building up. I want to put a little bigger cam ...
A: The original engine components (crank, rods, pistons) are balanced close enough by the factory when ...
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| AMC 304 cam | 1/10/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have an AMC 304 out of a CJ5 that I am planning on building up. I want to put a little bigger cam ...
A: You don't mention what year the engine is, but unless it has 1970 heads, you have plenty of valve ...
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| 1979 cj-7 transfer case | 1/9/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: my jeep has a leak at the front end transfer case seal. I have tried all kinds of different sockets ...
A: I do not remember the size, however, this vehicle might be invloved in a recall campaign. There was ...
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| Clutch / Pressure Plate | 1/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have an 232 3 spd standard transmisson behind a 304 engine, I need help to figure out the correct ...
A: I do not know the number of splines as it varies based on the year & transmission. I can tell you ...
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| Dying '65 Rambler American, ohv 196 | 1/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: My question is in many parts so take a deep breath before reading. I have had my Rambler for about ...
A: 1) by a new or remanufactured distributor. 2)Find a qualified mechanic to adjust the carburetor. If ...
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| AMC Eagle Sound System | 1/8/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1986 AMC Eagle Station Wagon (all wheel drive) that is in very original condition. I would ...
A: Unless you can find an aftermarket stereo that fits the original opening, you have a problem. Most ...
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| '73 gremlin is sick (not the good kind of sick) | 1/2/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: my little gremlin is old and tired. it's all he can do to climb long hills, and sometimes he'll ...
A: The simplest thing to do is to replace the carburetor. Sounds like yours is in need of an overhaul ...
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| 74 Javelin Vibration | 1/2/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I have a 1974 Javelin, with a 1000 miles on the drivetrain, it has a rebuilt 403 engine and rebuilt ...
A: When the engine was rebuilt, were any of the connecting rods, pistons or crankshaft replaced? You ...
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| gas gauge and sending unit for 1980 cj7 | 1/1/2008 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: wires go to gas tank cut&to gauge were removed when I bought.Hooked up gauge not working.Reversed ...
A: I do not have a wiring diagram for a CJ. You could remove the tank unit, hook up the wire and move ...
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| 73 Javelin | 12/31/2007 | Kevin Pilotte |
Q: I just read your answer on 304 carb conversion from 2bbl to 4bbl and I like it!!! Does my 73 ...
A: Here are some options: Carburetors Holley 0-80457S 600 cfm Edelbrock 1406 600 cfm Headers Edelbrock ...
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