1960 AMERICAN MOTORS

Model Designations:

Rambler American, Series 01, 6 Cylinder

Rambler Six, Series 10, 6 Cylinder

Rambler Rebel, Series 20, 8 Cylinder

Ambassador, Series 80, 8 Cylinder

Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder

Rambler American, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #6005

Base Price: $1,844; Shipping Weight: 2,747 Pounds;

Production Total: 22,593

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #6006

Base Price: $1,795; Shipping Weight: 2,451 Pounds;

Production Total: 23,960

2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Body #6004

Base Price: $2,020; Shipping Weight: 2,527 Pounds;

Production Total: 12,290

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #6002

Base Price: $ 1,781; Shipping Weight: 2,428 Pounds;

Production Total: 630

Super Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6005-1

Base Price: $1,929; Shipping Weight: 2,490 Pounds;

Production Total: 21,108

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #6006-1

Base Price: $1,880; Shipping Weight: 2,462 Pounds;

Production Total: 28,449

2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6004-1

Base Price: $2,105; Shipping Weight: 2,549 Pounds

Production Total: 17,383

Custom Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6005-2

Base Price: $2,059; Shipping Weight: 2,551 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,272

2 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #6006-2

Base Price: $2,010; Shipping Weight: 2,523 Pounds;

Production Total: 2,994

2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6004-2

Base Price: $2,235; Shipping Weight: 2,606 Pounds

Production Total: 1,430

Rambler Six, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6015

Base Price: $2,098; Shipping Weight: 2,912 Pounds;

Production Total: 37,666

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #6018

Base Price: $2,427; Shipping Weight: 3,051 Pounds

Production Total: 24,001

Super Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6015-1

Base Price: $2,268; Shipping Weight: 2,930 Pounds

Production Total: 88,004

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6018-1

Base Price: $2,562; Shipping Weight: 3,054 Pounds;

Production Total: 59,491

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6018-3

Base Price: $2,687; Shipping Weight: 3,117 Pounds;

Production Total: 8,456

Custom Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6015-2

Base Price: $2,383; Shipping Weight: 2,929 Pounds;

Production Total: 38,003

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6019-2

Base Price: $2,458; Shipping Weight: 2,981 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,937

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6018-2

Base Price: $2,677; Shipping Weight: 3,057 Pounds;

Production Total: 32,092

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6018-4

Base Price: $2,802; Shipping Weight: 3,137 Pounds;

Production Total: 5,718

Rambler Rebel, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6025

Base Price: $2,217; Shipping Weight: 3,253 Pounds;

Production Total: 143

Super Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6025-1

Base Price: $2,387; Shipping Weight: 3,270 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,826

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6028-1

Base Price: $2,681; Shipping Weight: 3,391 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,328

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6028-3

Base Price: $2,806; Shipping Weight: 3,446 Pounds;

Production Total: 718

Custom Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6025-2

Base Price: $2,502; Shipping Weight: 3,278 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,969

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6029-2

Base Price: $2,577; Shipping Weight: 3,319 Pounds;

Production Total: 579

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6028-2

Base Price: $2,796; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,613

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6028-4

Base Price: $2,921; Shipping Weight: 3,447 Pounds;

Production Total: 886

Ambassador, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6085

Base Price: $2,395; Shipping Weight: 3,384 Pounds;

Production Total: 302

Super Line;

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6085-1

Base Price: $2,587; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,990

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #6088-1

Base Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,531 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,342

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #6088-3

Base Price: $2,881; Shipping Weight: 3,531 Pounds;

Production Total: 637

Custom Line;

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6085-2

Base Price: $2,732; Shipping Weight: 3,408 Pounds;

Production Total: 10,949

4 Door Hardtop Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6089-2

Base Price: $2,822; Shipping Weight: 3,465 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,141

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #6088-2

Base Price: $3,026; Shipping Weight: 3,538 Pounds;

Production Total: 3,849

4 Door Hardtop Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #6083-2

Base Price: $3,116; Shipping Weight: 3,583 Pounds;

Production Total: 435

4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #6083-4

Base Price: $3,151; Shipping Weight: 3,592 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,153

Nash Metropolitan, 4 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 561

Base Price: $1,697; Shipping Weight: 1,850 Pounds; Production Total: *

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model 562

Base Price: $1,673; Shipping Weight: 1,890 Pounds; Production Total: *

* Metropolitan Production Total was 13,103.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

American: 100"

Rambler Six: 108"

Rebel: 108"

Ambassador: 117"

Metropolitan: 85"

Tire Sizes:

American, Passenger Car: 5.90 X 15"

American Custom & Station Wagon: 6.40 X 15"

Rambler Six: 6.40 X 15"

Rebel: 7.50 X 14"

Ambassador: 8.00 X 14"

Metropolitan: N/A

1960 AMERICAN MOTORS

Rambler American, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 90 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 150 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Rambler American Custom, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 125 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 180 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Rambler Six, 6 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

127 H.P. Engine:

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 127 @ 4,200 RPM

Torque: 180 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

138 H.P. Engine:

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 195.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 138 @ 4,500 RPM

Torque: 185 Ft Lbs @ 1,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Rambler Rebel, General Engine Specifications:

200 H.P. Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.2

Horsepower: 200 @ 4,900 RPM

Torque: 245 Ft Lbs @ 2,500 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI

215 H.P. Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 250 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.2

Horsepower: 215 @ 4,900 RPM

Torque: 260 Ft Lbs @ 2,500 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI

Ambassador 8, General Engine Specifications:

250 H.P. Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 327 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 250 @ 4,700 RPM

Torque: 340 Ft Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI

270 H.P. Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Carburetor: 4 Barrel

Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 4" X 3-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 327 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.2

Horsepower: 270 @ 4,700 RPM

Torque: 360 Ft Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 55 PSI

Metropolitan, General Engine Specifications:

Engine Type: Inline 4 Cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 2.88" X 3.50"

Engine Displacement: 90.9 Cu. In.

Taxable Horsepower: 13.27

Horsepower: 52

No Further Information is Available on the Metropolitan.

Tune Up Specifications:

American, 6 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AL7 or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 37-41 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 3 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 140 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

American Custom, Manual Transmission, 6 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite ARL82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

American Custom, Automatic Transmission, 6 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite ARL82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

Rambler 6:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite ARL82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

Rebel V-8:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite ARL82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

Ambassador V-8, 250 H.P. Engine:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite ARL82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

Ambassador V-8, 270 H.P. Engine:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Auto Lite ARL82

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 550 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

6 Cylinder, L-Head Engine:

Valve Lash, Cold:

Intake .016"

Exhaust .018"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Face Angle: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-3/4"

Valve Spring Pressure: 79 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0018"-.0033"

Exhaust .0018"-.0033"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3407"-.3412";

Exhaust: .3407:-.3412"

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine:

Valve Lash, Hot

Intake .012"

Exhaust .016"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 Degrees

Valve Face Angle: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 120 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0018"-.0033"

Exhaust .0023"-.0038"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3411"-.3417";

Exhaust: .3407:-.3412"

8 Cylinder, Rebel Engine:

Valve Lash, Hot

Intake .012"

Exhaust .014"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Face Angle:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0025"

Exhaust .0015"-.0025"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3715"-.3725";

Exhaust: .3715:-.3725"

8 Cylinder, Ambassador Engine:

Valve Lash, Hot

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake: 30 Degrees

Exhaust: 45 Degrees

Valve Face Angle:

Intake: 29 Degrees

Exhaust: 44 Degrees

Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"

Valve Spring Pressure: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0025"

Exhaust .0015"-.0025"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3715"-.3725";

Exhaust: .3715:-.3725"

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft, & Bearings Data:

6 Cylinder, L-Head Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0006"-.0012"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8596"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0018"

Thrust on Bearing #1

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0009"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8596"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0015"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4791"-2.4798"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0018"

Thrust on Bearing #1

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

8 Cylinder, Rebel Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0009"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2483"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4983"-2.4990"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Thrust on Bearing #1

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

8 Cylinder, Ambassador Engine:

Piston Clearance: .0009"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .015"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.2483"-2.2490"

Bearing Clearance: .0007"-.0028"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4983"-2.4990"

Bearing Clearance: .0006"-.0032"

Thrust on Bearing #1

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Engine Tightening Specifications:

6 Cylinder, L-Head Engine:

Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 58-62 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 27-30 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 66-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-80 Ft. Lbs.

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine:

Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 58-62 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold:

End Nuts: 8-10 Ft.Lbs.

Center Nuts: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 27-30 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 66-70 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-80 Ft. Lbs.

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine:

Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 58-62 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold: 20-25 Ft.Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 27-30 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearing Cap Bolts:

Rear: 50-55 Ft. Lbs.

Others: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.

Flywheel to Crankshaft: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.

Vibration Damper or Pulley: 70-80 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

American, DeLuxe & Super:

Cooling System:

11 Quarts, Without Heater

12 Quarts With Heater

12 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

American, Custom:

Cooling System:

10 Quarts, Without Heater

11 Quarts With Heater

11 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Rambler 6:

Cooling System:

10 Quarts, Without Heater

11 Quarts With Heater

11 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Rebel, V-8:

Cooling System:

20 Quarts, Without Heater

21 Quarts With Heater

21 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 2-1/4 Pints Without Overdrive

3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Ambassador, V-8:

Cooling System:

19 Quarts, Without Heater

20 Quarts With Heater

20 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 22 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 4 Pints Without Overdrive

4 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Distributor Specifications:

American, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1AT-4402

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Dwell Angle: 37-41 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum

American Custom, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1112434

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Dwell Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Rambler Six, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1112434

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Dwell Angle: 28-35 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum

Rebel, 8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1BP-4104A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Dwell Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 315 RPM

Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6-1/2" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Ambassador, 8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1BP-4104

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Dwell Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 18 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum

Generator Specifications:

Auto-Lite Generator:

Generator #GJO-7101A

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Capacity: 25 Amperes

Field Ground Location: Internal

Bruxh Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Field Current: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes

Regulator #VBO-6221C

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 13.0 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .026"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 25 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Generator #GJP-7101A

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Capacity: 35 Amperes

Field Ground Location: Internal

Bruxh Spring Tension: 18-36 Ounces

Field Current: 1.6 to 1.7 Amperes

Regulator #VBO-6221A

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 13.0 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .026"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Delco-Remy Generator:

Generator #1100324

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Capacity: 25 Amperes

Field Ground Location: External

Bruxh Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.50 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119122

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 25 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Starting Motor Specifications:

Auto-Lite:

Part #MDY-6002

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 80 Amperes, 10 Volts @ 4,000 RPM

Torque Test: 405 Amperes, 4 Volts @ 9.0 Ft. Lbs. Torque

Part #MEC-6001

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 10 Volts @ 5,300 RPM

Torque Test: 285 Amperes, 4 Volts @ 6.5 Ft. Lbs. Torque

Part #MEC-6002

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 48 Amperes, 10 Volts @ 5,300 RPM

Torque Test: 285 Amperes, 4 Volts @ 6.5 Ft. Lbs. Torque

Delco-Remy:

Part #1107731

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 64 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 7,800 RPM

Torque Test: 290 Amperes, 4.25 Volts @ 10.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

American:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .004"-.008"

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .002"-.006"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: 12-14 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 9"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear 13/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Rambler Six:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .004"-.008"

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .002"-.006"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: 12-14 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 9"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

8 Cylinder Cars:

Carrier Type: Integral

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .004"-.008"

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .002"-.006"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: 15-18 Inch Lbs.

Brake Drum Diameter: 10"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

American, with Manual Steering:

Caster: + 1/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-2/3 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

American, with Power Steering:

Caster: + 2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-2/3 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Rambler Six, with Manual Steering:

Caster: + 1/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Rambler Six, with Power Steering:

Caster: + 3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Rebel, with Manual Steering:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Rebel, with Power Steering:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ambassador, with Manual Steering:

Caster: + 1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Ambassador, with Power Steering:

Caster: + 3/4 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero

Right: Zero

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-1/2 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #2014S, 2757S

Mixture Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Fast Idle Speed: .054"

Float Level: 1/2"

Choke Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: WCD

Part #2887S, 2887SA

Mixture Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Fast Idle Speed: .023"

Float Level: 5/32"

Float Drop: 5/8"

Choke Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Holley Carburetor Adjustments:

American & Rambler Six:

Carburetor Model: 1904

Type: 1 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/4

Wet Fuel Level: 23/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel:

Carburetor Model 2300

Type: 2 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1

Fast Idle Speed: .024"

Fuel Level: Fuel Level should be in line with threads at bottom of sight plug hole, with engine running.

Float Bowl Vent Valve: .060"

Choke Unloader: 3/16"

Choke Setting: 1 Rich

Pump Stroke: #2 Hole

8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel, Rebel:

Carburetor Model 4150

Type: 4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1

Fast Idle Speed: .016"

Fuel Level: Fuel Level should be in line with threads at bottom of sight plug hole, with engine running.

Float Bowl Vent Valve: .060"

Choke Unloader: 3/16"

Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Pump Stroke: #2 Hole

8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel, Ambassador:

Carburetor Model 4150

Type: 4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1

Fast Idle Speed: .025"

Fuel Level: Fuel Level should be in line with threads at bottom of sight plug hole, with engine running.

Float Bowl Vent Valve: .060"

Choke Unloader: 3/16"

Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Pump Stroke: #2 Hole

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color

P-1 Classic Black

P-4 Alamo Beige

P-5 Autumn Yellow

P-8 Chatsworth Green Light

P-10 Placid Blue Light

P-13 Oriental Red

P-15 Aqua Mist

P-18 Winchester Green

P-19 Soverign Blue

P-20 Dartmouth Gray Light

P-21 Harvard Gray

P-23 Echo Green

P-24 Auburn Red

P-25 Festival Rose

P-72 Frost White

P-94 Cinnamon Bronze

Popular Options:

American:

Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Power Steering, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Heater, Tinted Glass, Manual Radio, Reclining Seat, White Wall Tires, Windshield Washer, Back-Up Lights, Electric Clock, Continental Spare Tire Kit (Sedans Only), Self Adjusting Brakes, Outside Mirror, Custom Steering Wheel, Twin-Grip Differential, Heavy Duty Cooling System.

Rambler Six & Rebel:

Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Power Stering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Radio with 1 or 2 Speakers, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Tinted Glass, Back Up Lights, Continental Spare Tire Kit, Windshield Washer, Air Conditioning, Outside Rear View Mirror, Parking Brake Warning Sight, Twin-Grip Differential, White Sidewall Tires, Light Package, Power Pak for both 6 & 8 Cylinder, Wheel Discs, Self-Adjusting Brakes, Heavy Duty Cooling System, Air-Coil Ride Rear Suspension.

Ambassador:

Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Radio, Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Tinted Glass, White Sidewall Tires, Windshield Washer, Back Up Lights, Wheel Discs, Parking Brake Warning Light, Padded Dash & Suln Visors, Electric Clock, Self Adjusting Brakes, Outside Rear View Mirror, Light Package, Twin-Grip Differential, License Plate Frames, Heavy Duty Cooling System.

1960 American Motors Historical Data:

1960 AMC model year introduction was on October 14, 1959.

Total 1960 AMC Model Year Production was 458,841, not including Metropolitans which were assembled in England.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Plastic: Rambler Cross Country 4 Door Station Wagon

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