1961 AMERICAN MOTORS
Model Designations:
Rambler American, Series 01, 6 Cylinder
Rambler Classic, Series 10, 6 Cylinder
Rambler Classic, Series 20, 8 Cylinder
Ambassador, Series 80, 8 Cylinder
Metropolitan, Series 56, 4 Cylinder
Rambler American, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
DeLuxe Line:
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #6102
Base Price: $1,831; Shipping Weight: 2,454 Pounds;
Production Total: 355
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6106
Base Price: $1,845; Shipping Weight: 2,480 Pounds;
Production Total: 28,555
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6105
Base Price: $1,894; Shipping Weight: 2,513 Pounds;
Production Total: 17,811
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6104
Base Price: $2,080; Shipping Weight: 2,539 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,666
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6108
Base Price: $2,129; Shipping Weight: 2,583 Pounds;
Production Total: 7,260
Super Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6105-1
Base Price: $1,979; Shipping Weight: 2,520 Pounds;
Production Total: 15,741
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6106-1
Base Price: $1,930; Shipping Weight: 2,489 Pounds;
Production Total: 14,439
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6108-1
Base Price: $2,214; Shipping Weight: 2,590 Pounds
Production Total: 10,071
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6104-1
Base Price: $2,165; Shipping Weight: 2,546 Pounds
Production Total: 5,749
Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6105-2
Base Price: $2,109; Shipping Weight: 2,578 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,920
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #6105-2
Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A Pounds;
Production Total: 1,629
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6106-2
Base Price: $2,050; Shipping Weight: 2,547 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,883
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #6107-2
Base Price: $2,369; Shipping Weight: 2,732 Pounds
Production Total: 10,855
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body #6107-2
Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: 2,745 Pounds
Production Total: 2,063
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6108-2
Base Price: $2,344; Shipping Weight: 2,648 Pounds
Production Total: 3,679
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6104-2
Base Price: $2,295; Shipping Weight: 2,607 Pounds
Production Total: 1,417
Rambler Classic Six, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
DeLuxe Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6115
Base Price: $2,098; Shipping Weight: 2,905 Pounds;
Production Total: 40,398
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #6118
Base Price: $2,437; Shipping Weight: 3,014 Pounds
Production Total: 19,848
Super Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6115-1
Base Price: $2,268; Shipping Weight: 2,923 Pounds
Production Total: 62,563
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6118-1
Base Price: $2,572; Shipping Weight: 3,047 Pounds;
Production Total: 38,370
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6118-3
Base Price: $2,697; Shipping Weight: 3,087 Pounds;
Production Total: 4,465
Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6115-2
Base Price: $2,413; Shipping Weight: 2,853 Pounds;
Production Total: 26,497
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #6115-2
Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: 2,898 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,901
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6118-2
Base Price: $2,717; Shipping Weight: 2,984 Pounds;
Production Total: 16,394
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6118-4
Base Price: $2,842; Shipping Weight: 3,023 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,741
Rambler Classic Eight, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
DeLuxe Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6125
Base Price: $2,227; Shipping Weight: 3,237 Pounds;
Production Total: 121
Super Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6125-1
Base Price: $2,397; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,166
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6128-1
Base Price: $2,701; Shipping Weight: 3,372 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,964
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6128-3
Base Price: $2,826; Shipping Weight: 3,408 Pounds;
Production Total: 382
Custom Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6125-2
Base Price: $2,512; Shipping Weight: 3,252 Pounds;
Production Total: 2,071
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6128-2
Base Price: $2,816; Shipping Weight: 3,378 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,777
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #6128-4
Base Price: $2,941; Shipping Weight: 3,420 Pounds;
Production Total: 382
Custom Line 400:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6125-5
Base Price: $2,662; Shipping Weight: 3,283 Pounds;
Production Total: 109
Ambassador, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
DeLuxe Line:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6185
Base Price: $2,395; Shipping Weight: 3,344 Pounds;
Production Total: 273
Super Line;
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6185-1
Base Price: $2,537; Shipping Weight: 3,361 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,299
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #6188-1
Base Price: $2,841; Shipping Weight: 3,493 Pounds;
Production Total: 1,099
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #6188-3
Base Price: $2,966; Shipping Weight: 3,560 Pounds;
Production Total: 277
Custom Line;
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6185-2
Base Price: $2,682; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds;
Production Total: 9,269
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #6188-2
Base Price: $2,986; Shipping Weight: 3,495 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,010
4 Door Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Model #6188-4
Base Price: $3,111; Shipping Weight: 3,566 Pounds;
Production Total: 784
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 853.
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
American: 100"
Rambler Classic: 108"
Ambassador: 117"
Metropolitan: 85"
Tire Sizes:
American: 6.00 X 15"
Classic Six: 6.50 X 15"
Classic Eight 7.50 X 14"
Ambassador: 8.00 X 14"
Metropolitan: N/A
1961 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 Classic 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 Classic Eight, 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
Classic 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: 8 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
Classic V-8, Manual Transmission:
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
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 150 PSI (Minimum)
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
Classic V-8, Manual Transmission:
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:
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:
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 (Cast Iron Block):
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 .0015"-.0033"
Exhaust .0020"-.0040"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3411"-.3417";
Exhaust: .3407"-.3415"
6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine (Aluminum Block):
Valve Lash, Hot
Intake: Zero
Exhaust Zero
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 .0015"-.0033"
Exhaust .0020"-.0040"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3411"-.3417";
Exhaust: .3407"-.3415"
8 Cylinder, Classic 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 Cast Iron 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.
6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Aluminum Engine:
Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 50-53 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold:
End Nuts: 8-10 Ft.Lbs.
Center Nuts: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 3-5 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 27-30 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 55-58 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: 20 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: 20 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
Classic 6, Cast Iron Engine:
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: 20 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
Classic 6, Aluminum Engine:
Cooling System:
9-1/2 Quarts, Without Heater
10-1/2 Quarts With Heater
10-1/2 Quarts With Air Conditioning
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 20 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
Classic, 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: 20 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: 3 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Ambassador, V-8:
Cooling System:
18 Quarts, Without Heater
19 Quarts With Heater
19 Quarts With Air Conditioning
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 13 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 20 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-4402-1
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Dwell Angel: 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
Classic 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
8 Cylinder Models:
Distributor #1BP-4107
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Breaker Point Opening: .016"
Dwell Angle: 28-32 Degree
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
Brush 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
Brush 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
Brush 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-60029
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-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
Part #MEC-6003
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
Part #1107201
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test: 49-76 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 6,800 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"
Classic 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: + 1/2 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
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
All Others, 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: 17-3/4 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
All Others, with Power Steering:
Caster: + 1 Degree
Camber:
Left: Zero
Right: Zero
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 17-3/4 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: AS
Part #3169S
Mixture Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-1/4 Turns
Fast Idle Speed: .035"
Float Level: 1/4"
Choke Unloader Adjustment: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCD
Part #3170S
Mixture Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns
Fast Idle Speed: .020"
Float Level: 5/32"
Float Drop: 5/8"
Choke Unloader Setting: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Holley Carburetor Adjustments:
American:
Carburetor Model: 1908
Type: 1 Barrel
Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Wet Fuel Level: 3/4"
Choke Unloader: 7/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Classic 6:
Carburetor Model: 1908
Type: 1 Barrel
Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1-1/4
Wet Fuel Level: 3/4"
Choke Unloader: 5/16"
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, Classic:
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-8 Chatsworth Green
P-15 Aqua Mist
P-23 Echo Green
P-27 Sonata Blue
P-28 Berkeley Blue
P-29 Whirlwind 'Tan
P-30 Briarcliff Red
P-31 Inca Silver
P-32 Waikiki Gold
P-33 Jasmine Rose
P-34 Fireglow Red
P-72 Frost White
Popular Options:
American:
Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Power Steering, Power BrakesOil Bath Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Heater, Air Conditioning, 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 Classic:
Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Power Stering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Radio, Rear Seat 2 Speaker, 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.
Ambassador:
Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, Radio, Heater & Defroster, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, 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.
1961 American Motors Historical Data:
1961 AMC model year introduction was on October 5, 1960.
Total 1961 AMC Model Year Production was 377,900, not including Metropolitans which were assembled in England.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Rambler Cross Country 4 Door Station Wagon, Rambler American 2 Door Sedan, Rambler Unit Body Construction Demonstrator.
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