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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 8/2/2008


Question
I have a slight knocking noise when the engine is at idle but disappears when engine revs higher, have been told it's a crack in the flexplate/flywheel, if so which is the right flexplate/flywheel for me and where can i get one.
Many thanks

Answer
I no longer have an interchange manual, but if I remember correctly, the 360 flex plate from 71 on AMC cars are the same. Check with your local salvage yard. They will have an interchange manual that will confirm or deny what I said.
Or you might find one at Collier AMC in Pikeville, NC. Their number is 919-242-4462. Ask for Mr. Collier. He is an old AMC dealer and has lotsa parts, new & used.

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Kevin Pilotte

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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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