1964 AMERICAN MOTORS

1964 AMERICAN MOTORS

Model Designations:

Rambler American, Series 4301, 6 Cylinder

Rambler Classic Six, Series 6410, 6 Cylinder

Rambler Classic V-8, Series 6410, 8 Cylinder

Ambassador, Series 6480, 8 Cylinder

Rambler American, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

American 220 Line:

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6406

Base Price: $1,907; Shipping Weight: 2,506 Pounds;

Production Total: 32,716

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6405

Base Price: $1,964; Shipping Weight: 2,527 Pounds;

Production Total: 18,225

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6408

Base Price: $2,240; Shipping Weight: 2,661 Pounds;

Production Total: 8,062

American 330 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6405-2

Base Price: $2,057; Shipping Weight: 2,526 Pounds;

Production Total: 19,379

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6406-2

Base Price: $2,000; Shipping Weight: 2,504 Pounds;

Production Total: 15,171

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6408-2

Base Price: $2,324; Shipping Weight: 2,675 Pounds

Production Total: 20,587

American 440 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6405-5

Base Price: $2,150; Shipping Weight: 2,572 Pounds;

Production Total: 6,590

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #6409-5

Base Price: $2,133; Shipping Weight: 2,596 Pounds;

Production Total: 19,495

2 Door Hardtop 440H, 5 Passenger, Body #6409-7

Base Price: $2,292; Shipping Weight: 2,617 Pounds;

Production Total: 14,527

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #6407-5

Base Price: $2,346; Shipping Weight: 2,752 Pounds

Production Total: 8,907

Rambler Classic Six, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Classic Six 550 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6415

Base Price: $2,116; Shipping Weight: 2,755 Pounds;

Production Total: 21,310

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6416

Base Price: $2,066; Shipping Weight: 2,732 Pounds;

Production Total: 6,454

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #6418

Base Price: $2,446; Shipping Weight: 2,915 Pounds

Production Total: 13,164

Classic Six 660 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6415-2

Base Price: $2,256; Shipping Weight: 2,758 Pounds

Production Total: 37,584*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6416-2

Base Price: $2,206; Shipping Weight: 2,736 Pounds

Production Total: 3,976

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6418-2

Base Price: $2,548; Shipping Weight: 2,916 Pounds;

Production Total: 26,671*

Classic Six 770 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6415-5

Base Price: $2,360; Shipping Weight: 2,763 Pounds;

Production Total: 14,337*

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6416-5

Base Price: $2,310; Shipping Weight: 2,740 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,278

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6418-5

Base Price: $2,651; Shipping Weight: 2,921 Pounds;

Production Total: 10,523*

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #6419-5

Base Price: $2,397; Shipping Weight: 2,789 Pounds;

Production Total: 8,996*

2 Door Hardtop, Typhoon, 5 Passenger, Body #6419-7

Base Price: $2,506; Shipping Weight: 2,818 Pounds;

Production Total: 2,520

* Some cars in these styles had the Typhoon 232 cid 6 Cylinder Engine.

Rambler Classic V-8, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Classic V-8 550 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6415

Base Price: $2,221; Shipping Weight: 3,115 Pounds;

Production Total: 2,760

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6416

Base Price: $2,171; Shipping Weight: 3,092 Pounds;

Production Total: 545

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #6418

Base Price: $2,551; Shipping Weight: 3,275 Pounds

Production Total: 2,199

Classic V-8 660 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6415-2

Base Price: $2,361; Shipping Weight: 3,118 Pounds

Production Total: 11,374

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6416-2

Base Price: $2,311; Shipping Weight: 3,096 Pounds

Production Total: 873

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6418-2

Base Price: $2,653; Shipping Weight: 3,376 Pounds;

Production Total: 10,908

Classic Six 770 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6415-5

Base Price: $2,465; Shipping Weight: 3,123 Pounds;

Production Total: 9,451

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #6416-5

Base Price: $2,415; Shipping Weight: 3,100 Pounds;

Production Total: 669

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #6418-5

Base Price: $2,756; Shipping Weight: 3,281 Pounds;

Production Total: 8,835

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #6419-5

Base Price: $2,502; Shipping Weight: 3,149 Pounds;

Production Total: 11,872

Ambassador, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Ambassador 990 Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #6485-5

Base Price: $2,671; Shipping Weight: 3,204 Pounds;

Production Total: 9,827

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model #6489-5

Base Price: $2,736; Shipping Weight: 3,213 Pounds;

Production Total: 4,407

2 Door Hardtop, 880H,6 Passenger, Model #6489-7

Base Price: $2,917; Shipping Weight: 3,255 Pounds;

Production Total: 1,464

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #6488-5

Base Price: $2,985; Shipping Weight: 3,350 Pounds;

Production Total: 2,995

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

American: 106"

Rambler Classic & Ambassador: 112"

Tire Sizes:

American: 6.00 X 14"

Classic: 6.50 X 14"

Ambassador: 7.50 X 14"

1964 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: 160 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

145 H.P. Engine, 232 Cu. In. Typhoon Engine:

Carburetor: 1 Barrel

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3.750" X 3.500"

Engine Displacement: 232 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.75

Horsepower: 145 @ 4,300 RPM

Torque: 215 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Rambler Classic V-8, 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:

198 H.P. Engine:

Carburetor: 2 Barrel

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3.7500" X 3.2500"

Engine Displacement: 287 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 8.7 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 45.00

Horsepower: 198 @ 4,700 RPM

Torque: 280 Ft Lbs @ 2,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 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

Tune Up Specifications:

American, 6 Cylinder:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion H10

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 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: 500 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 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: Champion H18Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 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: 145 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: Champion H18Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

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

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

Engine Idle Speed: 500 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)

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

Classic 6, 196 Cu. Inch Engine:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion H18Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .018"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 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: 500 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)

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

Classic 6, Typhoon, 232 Cu. Inch Engine:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion N14Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 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: 500 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)

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

V-8, Manual Transmission:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion H18Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: Top Dead Center on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 550 RPM

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 PSI (Minimum)

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

V-8, Automatic Transmission:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion H18Y

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 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: 500 RPM (In Drive)

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 145 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"-.0035"

Exhaust .0020"-.0040"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3411"-.3417";

Exhaust: .3405"-.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: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .0015"-.0033"

Exhaust .0020"-.0040"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3411"-.3417";

Exhaust: .3405"-.3415"

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine, 232 Cu. In.:

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: 155 Lbs @ 1-7/16"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .001"-.003"

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 .001"-.003"

Exhaust .001"-.003"

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, 196 Cu. In.:

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"

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve Engine, 232 Cu. In.:

Piston Clearance: .0009"-.0015"

Ring End Gap:

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.0948"-2.0955"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.4988"-2.4995"

Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"

Thrust on Bearing #3

Crankshaft End Play: .004"-.008"

8 Cylinder 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.

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve, 232 Cu. In. Engine:

Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.

Cylinder Head Bolts: 80-85 Ft. Lbs.

Intake Manifold Bolts: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Exhaust Manifold: 20-25 Ft. Lbs.

Rocker Arm Cover: 45-55 Inch Lbs.

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

Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 75-85 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 with L-Head Engine:

Cooling System:

11 Quarts, Without Heater

12 Quarts With Heater

12 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

3 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

American with Overhead Valve Engine:

Cooling System:

10 Quarts, Without Heater

11 Quarts With Heater

11 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

3 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 9 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: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

3 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 9 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: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

3 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Classic 6, 232 Cu. In. Typhoon 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: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

3 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 9 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Classic, V-8:

Cooling System:

18 Quarts, Without Heater

19 Quarts With Heater

19 Quarts With Air Conditioning

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

3 Speed: 3-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive

3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

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: 14 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 19 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

Distributor Specifications:

L-Head, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1110299

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Dwell Angel: 31-34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 11-1/2" Vacuum

Overhead Valve 6 Cylinder, 196 Cu. In. Engines:

Distributor #110308

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .018"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 500 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 10" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 17-1/2" Vacuum

Distributor #110289

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .018"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 600 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,100 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 16-1/4" Vacuum

Overhead Valve 6 Cylinder 232 Cu.In. Engine:

Distributor #110320

Rotation: Clockwise

Breaker Point Opening: .018"

Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,200 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 6" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11 Degrees @ 16-1/2" Vacuum

8 Cylinder Models:

Distributor #1111025

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 @ 350 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 @ 14-3/4" Vacuum

Generator Specifications:

Delco-Remy Generator:

Generator #1102333

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Capacity: 30 Amperes

Field Ground Location: External

Bruxh Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current: 1.48 to 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119003E

Cutout Relay

Voltage to Close Points: 12.8 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Regulators with suffix E: .060"

Alternator Specifications:

Motorola

Model: A-12NAM 451

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Output:

Amperes: 35

Volts: 15

Field Current: 2.0 to 2.6 Amperes

Regulator:

Model: TVR-12AM18 (Sealed Assembly)

Regulator Test @ 120 Degrees F

Ampere Load: 10 Amperes

Alternator RPM: 1,500

Voltage: 13.7 to 14.5 Volts

Motorola

Model: A-12NAM 551

Ground Polarity: Negative

Rated Output:

Amperes: 40

Volts: 15

Field Current: 1.8 to 2.4 Amperes

Regulator:

Model: TVR-12AM18 (Sealed Assembly)

Regulator Test @ 120 Degrees F

Ampere Load: 10 Amperes

Alternator RPM: 1,500

Voltage: 13.7 to 14.5 Volts

Starting Motor Specifications:

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 #1107317

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 49-76 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 6,200-9,400 RPM

Torque Test: 270-310 Amperes, 4.25 Volts

Part #1107282

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 65-100 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 3,600-5,100 RPM

Torque Test: 470 Amperes, 5.1 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Specifications:

6 Cylinder:

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:

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:

Manual Steering:

Caster: + 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero Degree

Right: Zero Degrees

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

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 17-3/4 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Power Steering:

Caster: + 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: Zero Degree

Right: Zero Degrees

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: WCD

Part #3806S, 3707S

Mixture Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: 7/64"

Float Level: 1/8"

Choke Unloader Setting: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: RBS

Part #3708S, 3709S, 3488S

Mixture Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

Float Level: 7/64"

Float Drop: 15/32"

Pump Travel Setting: 1/16"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: RBS

Part #3727S, 3728S

Mixture Screw Setting: 1/4 to 1-3/4 Turns

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

Float Level: 7/64"

Float Drop: 15/32"

Pump Travel Setting: 1/16"

Choke Unloader Setting: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Holley Carburetor Adjustments:

Overhead Valve 6:

Carburetor Model: 1909

Type: 1 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1/4 to 2-3/4

Fast Idle Speed: 1,800 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: 9/64"

Dry Float Level: 5/16"

Choke Unloader: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

8 Cylinder, 2 Barrel:

Carburetor Model 2300

Type: 2 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1

Fast Idle Speed: 1,700 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: 3/32"

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: .180"

Choke Setting: Index

Pump Stroke: #2 Hole

8 Cylinder, 4 Barrel:

Carburetor Model 4150

Type: 4 Barrel

Idle Fuel Screw, Turns to Open: 1

Fast Idle Speed: 1,700 RPM

Throttle Return Dashpot: 3/32"

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: .180"

Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Pump Stroke: #2 Hole

Paint Colors & Codes:

Code Color

P-1 Classic Black

P-13A Solar Yellow

P-43 Sceptre Silver

P-43A Sceptre Silver (Acrylic)

P-51 Rampart Red

P-52A Sentry Light Blue

P-53 Forum Dark Blue

P-54A Worlwind Light Green

P-55 Westminister Dark Green

P-56 Auror Light Turquoise

P-57 Lancelot Medium Turquoise

P-58 Bengal Ivory

P-59 Emperor Light Gold

P-60A Contessa Rose

P-61 Vintage Maroon

P-72 Frost White

Popular Options:

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Classic & Ambassador:

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1964 American Motors Historical Data:

1964 AMC model year introduction was on October 13, 1963.

Total 1964 AMC Model Year Production was 388,651.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

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