{"product_id":"amc-v-8-engines-1966-1991-how-to-rebuild-modify","title":"AMC V-8 Engines 1966–1991 How to Rebuild \u0026 Modify","description":"\u003cp\u003eRebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 engine\u003cbr\u003ewith help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts \u0026amp; Machine\u003cbr\u003eShop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home of\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Motors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-,\u003cbr\u003e304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured in\u003cbr\u003eKenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fenders\u003cbr\u003eof classic cars (such as the AMC Javelin, AMX, Gremlin,\u003cbr\u003eAMC Rebel Machine, Matador, and Rambler and SC\/Rambler)\u003cbr\u003eas well as Jeep CJs and full-size Jeeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, this book\u003cbr\u003econtains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassembling\u003cbr\u003eyour engine and determining the machining that\u003cbr\u003ewill be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing,\u003cbr\u003ecrankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engine\u003cbr\u003eassembly, oil modifications, and performance upgrades\u003cbr\u003eare detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining\u003cbr\u003esteps that are needed for a performance build that your local\u003cbr\u003emachine shop might not know about are included in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild \u0026amp; Modify\u003cbr\u003enot only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helps\u003cbr\u003eyou determine what kind of build is right for your project. It will\u003cbr\u003eassist you in making the correct decisions on compression\u003cbr\u003eratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts are\u003cbr\u003eneeded. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard to\u003cbr\u003efind, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restoration\u003cbr\u003ecompanies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts.\u003cbr\u003eItems such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods,\u003cbr\u003eand cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready to\u003cbr\u003erebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you along\u003cbr\u003ethe way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eTony Pontillo is a lifelong resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, which\u003cbr\u003eis the home of the American Motors Corporation. At age 18, his\u003cbr\u003ecareer began by working at Don’s Auto Parts \u0026amp; Machine Shop.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2001, he purchased the machine shop that has grown into an\u003cbr\u003e18,000-square-foot facility with 17 full-time employees. The shop\u003cbr\u003ehas been rebuilding AMC engines since it opened in 1961 and\u003cbr\u003econtinues to rebuild AMC engines from all over the country. Tony\u003cbr\u003ehas served on the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association\u003cbr\u003efor 8 years. In 2018, Don’s Auto Parts \u0026amp; Machine Shop was\u003cbr\u003erecognized with the Vintage Engine Builder of the Year award by\u003cbr\u003eFederal-Mogul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The AMC V-8 engine was between the fenders of millions\u003cbr\u003eof automobiles and Jeeps.\u003cbr\u003e• Everything a reader needs to rebuild an AMC V-8 engine is\u003cbr\u003efound in here.\u003cbr\u003e• Step-by-step photography walks the reader through\u003cbr\u003erebuilding his or her AMC V-8 engine, and expertise is\u003cbr\u003eoffered to help source replacement and aftermarket parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39478076309575,"sku":"9781613255995","price":27.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613255995.jpg?v=1772254891","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/amc-v-8-engines-1966-1991-how-to-rebuild-modify","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}