AMC V-8 Engines 1966–1991 How to Rebuild & Modify

Rebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 enginewith help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts & MachineShop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home ofAmerican Motors! The AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-,304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured inKenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fendersof classic cars (such as the AMC Javelin, AMX, Gremlin,AMC Rebel Machine, Matador, and Rambler and SC/Rambler)as well as Jeep CJs and full-size Jeeps. If this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, this bookcontains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassemblingyour engine and determining the machining thatwill be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing,crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engineassembly, oil modifications, and performance upgradesare detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machiningsteps that are needed for a performance build that your localmachine shop might not know about are included in this book. AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modifynot only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helpsyou determine what kind of build is right for your project. It willassist you in making the correct decisions on compressionratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts areneeded. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard tofind, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restorationcompanies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts.Items such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods,and cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready torebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you alongthe way! About the AuthorTony Pontillo is a lifelong resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, whichis the home of the American Motors Corporation. At age 18, hiscareer began by working at Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop.In 2001, he purchased the machine shop that has grown into an18,000-square-foot facility with 17 full-time employees. The shophas been rebuilding AMC engines since it opened in 1961 andcontinues to rebuild AMC engines from all over the country. Tonyhas served on the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Associationfor 8 years. In 2018, Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop wasrecognized with the Vintage Engine Builder of the Year award byFederal-Mogul. • The AMC V-8 engine was between the fenders of millionsof automobiles and Jeeps.• Everything a reader needs to rebuild an AMC V-8 engine isfound in here.• Step-by-step photography walks the reader throughrebuilding his or her AMC V-8 engine, and expertise isoffered to help source replacement and aftermarket parts.