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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 7/27/2009


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Hi Kevin,i have a 68 rebel with a sad 290, i am considering a replacement purchase of rebuilt 360 long motor, will the 290 timing case,dist, ect fit? will the original auto hold up[it has recently been rebuilt] what about a TH400 what would i have to modify?
regards Darryl

Answer
Yes, the 360 should be a bolt in. All the accessories you mentioned will bolt up, too. If your timing cover is the original one, you might consider getting a new replacement as it houses the oil pump. They make reproduction covers now. As for the transmission, it depends on how modified your 360 will be and how hard you plan on driving it. The Borg Warner is basically a good transmission, but if you plan on hooking it up to a high horse power engine you should be careful.
A TH400 won't bolt up to your 360. The only TH400 that will bolt up is from a Jeep 4X4.

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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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