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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 2/17/2008


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I have recently purchased a Rambler American 440. It has a 232 six with a blown head gasket. I would like to put a 258 six in it. 1st is this possible? 2nd what year motor should i look for? 3rd can I sill use the same transmission? if not what should I use? And finally I would like to put front disc brakes I know that the car has no ball joints so what should I do? I am committed to bringing this car back to life and any help you could offer would help me in my endeavor.

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Find a Gremlin, Hornet, or Concord and use the engine from it. Also, snag the front brake calipers, hubs, master cylinder, booster, & rotors. I am told they will bolt right up to your 440.
You should be able to use the orignal transmission, providing it is in good shape.

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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