Anybody who knows me at all knows that I'm not a mechanic. I guess the hardest thing I've done on my AMX is rebuild the carburetor, which I promptly replaced with a new one because clearing the gunk out just made matters worse! But I hope readers will share their tips with me and other AMC buffs. Please send your technical tips to me at webmaster@amxfiles.com.

Decoders | Technical Data | How-To Guides | Technical Info at Other Sites

Decoders

VIN (serial number) Decoders 1968-80 VIN Decoder Codes compiled by John Rosa, borrowed from his Javelin Home Page; with additions and enhancements by G. T. Paine. 1981-86 VIN Decoder By G. T. Paine. 1968 and 69 Javelin and AMX Codes Includes VIN and unit body number plate decoders (trim and paint codes). Contributed by Johncanoe@aol.com. 1968 1969 1970 Rinshed-Mason Products paint chips Excellent scans provided by Robert Goodwin (74cuda@classic.msn.com). 1969 | 1970 | 1971 1968-69 Paint Codes Including both interior and exterior codes, and the order numbers for the various suppliers used by AMC. Provided by Eddie Stakes and Mike Wennin. 1968 1969 1960-81 Paint Codes Exterior paint codes, with Ditzler and DuPont order numbers, for 1960-81. Provided by Ken Ames. 1960-70 1971-81 AMC Engine Paint Colors, 1950s-1980s Paint and Body Advice Jack Pennington, who has painted many award-winning cars and served as a concours judge, will answer AMC paint and body questions via email: JAXINK@aol.com.

Technical Data

AMC "Small Block" V8 Engines FAQ by Dave Crooks (dcrooks@nortel.ca) RPM Vs. Ratio: Engine RPM @ 55 MPH By Tire Diameter Submitted by Chris Bischof <cbischof@innova.net>

"How-To" Guides

Repairing Rubber Parts Jane Kleinkramer tells how to restore impossible-to-find rubber parts using RTV gasket maker. Replacing Brake Hoses Colin John Brodsky walks you through front brake hose replacement on his 1973 Ambassador. Carb Rebuild Summary Colin Brodsky rebuilds his Ambo's carb (with a little help from some AMC-List friends). Fuel Pumps for Dummies Chris Weigant walks you through fuel pump replacement in breathtaking detail. Specifically for a 64 Classic with a 195.6, but most of it is applicable to any carbureted engine of the 60s-80s. Updated 8/11 with comments by Matt Haas. Disc Brake Conversion Jeff Barfield (whose own '69 Javelin SST now has disc brakes) provides step-by-step instructions for this very popular conversion. AMC Cylinder Heads Ralph Winslow's tips on improving flow for more horsepower Timing Short, long, and longer versions of timing tech from Ralph Winslow

Technical Info at Other Sites

1936-82 Nash/Rambler/AMC Service Manuals Brent Havekost has compiled a list of existing service manuals and welcomes additions. Some manuals are available for sale. Trunnion and Front Spring Servicing Tips Paul Dwyer's essential guide for the 1964-69 American and 1968-69 Javelin and AMX. Trunnions are probably the toughest and most dangerous maintenance problem faced by owners of these cars. Don't mess with them unless you know what you're doing. Thanks, Paul! Rambler Dan's AMC Parts List Essential for Rambler American owners and helpful for any AMC of the period. Trunnion tool for '64-up American Something we owners of older AMCs hope we'll never need, but know we will. Matt Haas's Rambler Rebel Tips Page Here's the story on the tech tips coverboy.