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

Rebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 engine
with help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts & Machine
Shop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home of
American Motors!

The AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-,
304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured in
Kenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fenders
of 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 book
contains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassembling
your engine and determining the machining that
will be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing,
crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engine
assembly, oil modifications, and performance upgrades
are detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining
steps that are needed for a performance build that your local
machine shop might not know about are included in this book.

AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify
not only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helps
you determine what kind of build is right for your project. It will
assist you in making the correct decisions on compression
ratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts are
needed. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard to
find, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restoration
companies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts.
Items such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods,
and cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready to
rebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you along
the way!

About the Author
Tony Pontillo is a lifelong resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, which
is the home of the American Motors Corporation. At age 18, his
career began by working at Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop.
In 2001, he purchased the machine shop that has grown into an
18,000-square-foot facility with 17 full-time employees. The shop
has been rebuilding AMC engines since it opened in 1961 and
continues to rebuild AMC engines from all over the country. Tony
has served on the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association
for 8 years. In 2018, Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop was
recognized with the Vintage Engine Builder of the Year award by
Federal-Mogul.

• The AMC V-8 engine was between the fenders of millions
of automobiles and Jeeps.
• Everything a reader needs to rebuild an AMC V-8 engine is
found in here.
• Step-by-step photography walks the reader through
rebuilding his or her AMC V-8 engine, and expertise is
offered to help source replacement and aftermarket parts.