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56-66 Torque Tube/Axle Removal
written by Frank Swygert, 04-29-2026 56-66 Torque Tube/Axle Removal Required to remove the rear axle, transmission, or torque tube (with driveshaft). 1. Chock front wheels front and back, at least...
Fabricating a 63 Classic Wagon Gas Tank
written by Frank Swygert 03-08-2026 When I discovered a leak in my gas tank in 2006 I used a POR-15 kit to seal it. For whatever reason that didn't work...
1956-66 AMC Gen1 V-8
Gen1 AMC V-8 (also known as Nash V-8 and/or Rambler V-8)   This is the first AMC V-8, hence the "AMC Gen1" (AMC Generation 1). When I first popularized the...
Fitting a Howell TBI kit into a 1963 Rambler Classic
Fitting a Howell TBI kit into a 1963 Rambler Classic
Written by Tom Jennings, edited by Frank Swygert 01-30-2026 Preparation Installation Initial start up Tuning I bought this kit from fellow AMC-lister Russ (thanks continually!) who originally bought it from...
Easy fix/replacement for the windshield washer foot pump check valve
Easy fix/replacement for the windshield washer foot pump check valve
Written by Tom Jennings, edited by Frank Swygert 02-02-2026 AMC and Cadillac both used this unique three-legged double check valve in the windshield washer squirter system. For AMC at least...
VAM (Mexican American Motors) 1981 Rally GT
VAM (Mexican American Motors) 1981 Rally GT
(Looks surprisingly like my faintly customized 1979 AMC AMX. I'd never seen one when I did that car.) Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:45:47 -0600 From: Eddie Stakes Subject: [AMC-List]...