1971 AMERICAN MOTORS
Model Designations:
Hornet, Series 01
Matador, Series 10
Gremlin, Series 40
Javelin, Series 70
Ambassador, Series 80
Hornet, Body Styles:
Hornet:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7105-0
Base Price: $2,234; Shipping Weight: 2,731 Pounds
Total Production: 10,403
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7106-0
Base Price: $2,174; Shipping Weight: 2,654 Pounds
Total Production: 19,395
Hornet SST:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7105-7
Base Price: $2,274; Shipping Weight: 2,691 Pounds
Total Producton: 10,651
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7106-7
Base Price: $2,324; Shipping Weight: 2,732 Pounds
Total Production: 8,600
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body #7108-7
Base Price: $2,594; Shipping Weight: 2,827 Pounds
Total Production: 73,471
Hornet SST SC/360, V-8:
2 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7106-1
Base Price: $2,663; Shipping Weight: 3,300 Pounds
Total Production: 784
Matador, Body Styles:
Matador (Base):
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7115-0
Base Price: $2,770; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds
Total Production: 5
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #7119-0
Base Price: $2,799; Shipping Weight: 3,201 Pounds
Total Production: 1
Matador:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #7115-7
Base Price: $3,163; Shipping Weight: 3,437 Pounds
Total Production: 24,918
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #7119-7
Base Price: $3,129; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds
Total Production: 7,661
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger; Body #7118-7
Base Price: $3,493; Shipping Weight: 3,596 Pounds
Total Production: 10,740
Gremlin, Body Styles:
2 Door Sedan, 2 Passenger, Model #7146-0
Base Price: $1,899; Shipping Weight: 2,503 Pounds
Total Production: 2,145
2 Door Sedan, 4 Passenger, Model #7146-5
Base Price: $1,999; Shipping Weight: 2,552 Pounds
Total Production: 74,763
Javelin, Body Styles:
Javelin:
2 Door Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Model #7179-5
Base Price: $2,879; Shipping Weight: 2,887 Pounds
Total Productionl: 7,105
Javelin SST:
2 Door Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Model #7119-7
Base Price: $2,999; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds
Total Production: 17,704
Javelin/AMX, V-8:
2 Door Fastback Coupe, 4 Passenger, Model #7179-8
Base Price: $3,432; Shipping Weight: 3,244 Pounds
Total Production: 3,054
Ambassador, Body Styles:
Ambassador DPL Six:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #7185-2
Base Price: $3,616; Shipping Weight: 3,315 Pounds
Total Production: 6,675
Ambassador SST V-8:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #7185-5
Base Price: $3,852; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds
Total Production: 5,933
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Model #7189-5
Base Price: $3,870; Shipping Weight: 3,561 Pounds
Total Production: 1,428
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #7188-5
Base Price: $4,253; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Pounds
Total Production: 4,465
Ambassador Brougham V-8:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #7185-7
Base Price: $3,983; Shipping Weight: 3,541 Pounds
Total Production: 13,115
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #7189-7
Base Price: $3,999; Shipping Weight: 3,580 Pounds
Total Production: 4,579
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Model #7188-7
Base Price: $4,430; Shipping Weight: 3,862 Pounds
Total Production: 5,479
Note: All prices & weights shown are for standard engines and basic equipment.
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Gremlin: 96"
Hornet: 108"
Javelin: 109.9"
Matador: 118"
Ambassador: 122"
Tire Sizes:
Hornet: 6.45 X 14"
Matador: E78 X 14"; E60 X 15" Optional
Gremlin: 6.00 X 13"
Javelin: 6 Cylinder, C78 X 14"
8 Cylinder, D78 X 14", F70 X 14" Optional
Ambassador: F78 X 14"
1971 AMERICAN MOTORS
135 H.P. Engine, 232 Cu. In, 6 Cylinder 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: 8.0 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.75
Horsepower: 135 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: 210 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 75 PSI
150 H.P. Engine, 258 Cu. In, 6 Cylinder Engine:
Carburetor: 1 Barrel
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3.750" X 3.900"
Engine Displacement: 258 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.0 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.75
Horsepower: 150 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: 240 Ft Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 75 PSI
210 H.P., 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 3.75" X 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 304 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.4 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 45.0
Horsepower: 210 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 300 Ft Lbs @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 75 PSI
245 H.P., 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:
Carburetor: 2 Barrel
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 4.08" X 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 360 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 53.27
Horsepower: 245 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 365 Ft Lbs @ 2,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 75 PSI
285 H.P., 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 4.08" X 3.44"
Engine Displacement: 360 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 8.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 53.27
Horsepower: 285 @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 390 Ft Lbs @ 3,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 75 PSI
330 H.P., 8 Cylinder, General Engine Specifications:
Carburetor: 4 Barrel
Engine Type: V-Type, 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke: 4.17" X 3.68"
Engine Displacement: 401 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 9.5 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 55.64
Horsepower: 330 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque: 430 Ft Lbs @ 3,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 75 PSI
Engine Availability by Series:
Hornet:
135 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 232 Cu. In., - Standard
150 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 258 Cu. In., - Optional
210 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 304 Cu. In., - Optional on SST & Wagon
245 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Standard on SC/360
390 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional on SC/360
Gremlin:
135 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 232 Cu. In., - Standard
150 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 258 Cu. In., - Optional
Matador:
135 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 232 Cu. In., - Standard
150 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 258 Cu. In., - Optional
210 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 304 Cu. In., - Optional
245 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional
285 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional
330 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 401 Cu. In., - Optional
Javelin:
135 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 232 Cu. In., - Standard
150 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 258 Cu. In., - Optional
210 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 304 Cu. In., - Optional
245 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional, Standard on AMX
285 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional, Javelin & AMX
330 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 401 Cu. In., - Optional, Javelin & AMX
Ambassador:
150 H.P., 6 Cylinder, 258 Cu. In., - Standard on DPL
210 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 304 Cu. In., - Standard on SST & Brougham, Optional on DPL
245 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional
285 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 360 Cu. In., - Optional
330 H.P., 8 Cylinder, 401 Cu. In., - Optional on SST & Brougham
Tune Up Specifications:
232 Cu. In. 6 Cylinder Engine with Manual Transmission:
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: 3 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 700 RPM
Air to Fuel Ratio:
Manual Transmission: 14.0:1
232 Cu. In. 6 Cylinder Engine with Automatic Transmission:
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 BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Drive
Air to Fuel Ratio:
Automatic Transmission: 14.0:1
258 Cu. In. 6 Cylinder 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 BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 700 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM, in Drive
Air to Fuel Ratio:
Manual Transmission: 14.0:1
Automatic Transmission: 14.0:1
V-8 Engines:
Ground Polarity: Negative
Voltage: 12 Volts
Spark Plug Type: Champion N12Y
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 2-1/2 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 750 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
Air to Fuel Ratio:
Manual Transmission: 14.0:1
Automatic Transmission: 14.0:1
Valve Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 232 & 258 Cu. In. Engines:
Valve Lash:
Intake: Hydralic Lifters, No Adjustment
Exhaust: Hydralic Lifters, No Adjustment
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 44-1/2 Degrees
Valve Face Angle:
Intake: 29 Degrees
Exhaust: 44 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 195 Lbs @ 1-7/16"
Valve Stem Clearance:
Intake .001"-.003"
Exhaust .001"-.003"
Valve Stem Diameter:
Intake: .3715"-.3725";
Exhaust: .3715"-.3725"
8 Cylinder, 304, 360, & 401 Cu. In. Engines, Except Rebel Machine:
Valve Lash, Hot
Intake: Hydralic Lifters, No Adjustment
Exhaust: Hydralic Lifters, No Adjustment
Valve Seat Angle:
Intake: 30 Degrees
Exhaust: 45 Degrees
Valve Face Angle:
Intake: 29 Degrees
Exhaust: 44-1/2 Degrees
Valve Spring Height, Installed: 1-13/16"
Valve Spring Pressure: 189 Lbs @ 1-23/64"
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, 232 & 258 Cu. In. Engines:
Piston Clearance: .0005"-.0013"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0955"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.4986"-2.5001"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Crankshaft End Play: .0015"-.007"
8 Cylinder Engine, 304 Cu. In.:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.0018"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0955"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter:
Rear Main: 2.7464"-2.7479"
Others: 2.7474"-2.7489"
Bearing Clearance:
Rear Main: .002"-.003"
Others: .001"-.002"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
8 Cylinder Engine, 360 Cu. In.:
Piston Clearance: .0012"-.002"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: .9306"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0955"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter:
Rear Main: 2.7464"-2.7479"
Others: 2.7474"-2.7489"
Bearing Clearance:
Rear Main: .002"-.003"
Others: .001"-.002"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
8 Cylinder Engine, 401 Cu. In.:
Piston Clearance: .001"-.0018"
Ring End Gap:
Compression Ring: .010"
Oil Ring: .015"
Wrist Pin Diameter: 1.000"
Rod Bearings:
Shaft Diameter: 2.2471"-2.2485"
Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"
Main Bearings:
Shaft Diameter:
Rear Main: 2.7464"-2.7479"
Others: 2.7474"-2.7489"
Bearing Clearance:
Rear Main: .002"-.003"
Others: .001"-.002"
Thrust on Bearing #3
Shaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Engine Tightening Specifications:
6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve, 232 & 258 Cu. In. Engines:
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: 26-30 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 75-85 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder, 304 & 360 Cu. In. Engines:
Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-115 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 40-45 Ft.Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 20-30 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 26-30 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
8 Cylinder, 401 Cu. In. Engines:
Spark Plugs: 25-30 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Bolts: 105-115 Ft. Lbs.
Intake Manifold: 40-45 Ft.Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold: 30-35 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Shaft: 65-70 Ft. Lbs.
Rocker Arm Cover: 20-30 Inch Lbs.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 35-40 Ft. Lbs.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts: 95-105 Ft. Lbs.
Flywheel to Crankshaft: 100-110 Ft. Lbs.
Vibration Damper or Pulley: 50-60 Ft. Lbs.
Capacities:
6 Cylinder, 232 Cu. In. 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: 205 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Gremlin: 21 Gallons
Hornet: 16 Gallons
Javelin: 16 Gallons
Ambassador Wagons & Matador 3 Seat Wagons: 17 Gallons
All Others: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 1-1/2 Pints
Fully Synchronized: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (Matador & Ambassador: 4 Pints)
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
6 Cylinder, 258 Cu. In. 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: 205 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Gremlin: 21 Gallons
Hornet: 16 Gallons
Javelin: 16 Gallons
Ambassador Wagons & Matador 3 Seat Wagons: 17 Gallons
All Others: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (Matador & Ambassador: 4 Pints)
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
All V-8 with 304 Cu. In. Engines:
Cooling System:
13 Quarts, Without Heater
14 Quarts With Heater
14 Quarts With Air Conditioning
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Gremlin: 21 Gallons
Hornet: 16 Gallons
Javelin: 16 Gallons
Ambassador Wagons & Matador 3 Seat Wagons: 17 Gallons
All Others: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
4 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
All V-8 with 360 & 401 Cu. In. Engines:
Cooling System:
12 Quarts, Without Heater
13 Quarts With Heater
13 Quarts With Air Conditioning
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:
With Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Gremlin: 21 Gallons
Hornet: 16 Gallons
Javelin: 16 Gallons
Ambassador Wagons & Matador 3 Seat Wagons: 17 Gallons
All Others: 19-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
3 Speed: 3 Pints
4 Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Distributor Specifications:
Distributor #1110340
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 950 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8 to 10 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8.5 to 11.5 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 13.5 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11.5 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Distributor #1110497
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 5 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 5 to 7 Degrees @ 950 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7.5 to 9.5 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9 to 11 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
Distributor #1110948
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2.5 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 8.9 to 10.5 Degrees @ 800 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9 to 11.5 Degrees @ 1,100 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 11 to 13 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 6" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 19" Vacuum
Distributor #1112028
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7 to 9 Degrees @ 1,100 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9.5 to 11.5 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 11 to 13 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Full Advance: 14.5 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 6" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12.5 Degrees @ 19" Vacuum
Distributor #1112111
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7.5 to 9.5 Degrees @ 1,100 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9.5 to 11.5 Degrees @ 1,300 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 10.5 to 12 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 9 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum
Distributor #1112112
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 to 1.5 Degrees @ 500 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 3.5 to 5.5 Degrees @ 750 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 7.5 to 9.5 Degrees @ 1,000 RPM
Intermediate Advance: 9.5 to 11.5 Degrees @ 1,500 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 5" to 7" Vacuum
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 8.25 Degrees @ 12.5" Vacuum
Alternator Specifications:
American Motors
Model: 3195534
Ground Polarity: Negative
Rated Output:
Amperes: 35
Volts: 15
Field Current:
2.4 to 2.5 Amperes
10 Volts
Regulator:
Model: 3195003 (Sealed Assembly)
Regulator Test @ 120 Degrees F
Ampere Load: 10 Amperes
Alternator RPM: 2,000
Voltage: 13.7 to 14.5 Volts
Motorola
Model: A-12NAM 456
Ground Polarity: Negative
Rated Output:
Amperes: 35
Volts: 14.2
Field Current: 2.0 to 2.6 Amperes
Regulator:
Model: R2AM 4 (Sealed Assembly)
Regulator Test @ 120 Degrees F
Ampere Load: 10 Amperes
Alternator RPM: 2,000
Voltage: 13.7 to 14.5 Volts
Motorola
Model: A-12NAM 606
Ground Polarity: Negative
Rated Output:
Amperes: 55
Volts: 15
Field Current: 1.8 to 2.4 Amperes
Regulator:
Model: R2AM 4 (Sealed Assembly)
Regulator Test @ 120 Degrees F
Ampere Load: 10 Amperes
Alternator RPM: 2,000
Voltage: 13.7 to 14.5 Volts
Starting Motor Specifications:
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 40 Ounces (Minimum)
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 12.0 Volts @ 9,250 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.4 Volts@ 13 Ft. Lbs. Torque
Rear Axle Specifications:
7-9/16" Drive Gear:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Sleeve
Adjustment: 15-25 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: 008"
8-7/8" Drive Gear:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Sleeve
Adjustment: 17-28 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .008"
Brake Specifications:
Gremlin:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1":
Hornet & Javelin 6 Cylinder:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Ambassador & Matador, 6 Cylinder:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-3/32"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Hornet & Javelin 8 Cylinder:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 2-3/4"
Front Drum: 1-3/16"
Rear: 708"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes:
Manual: 1-1/16"
Power: 1"
Drum: 1"
Power Drum Brakes: 1"
Matador & Ambassador 8 Cylinder:
Brake Drum Diameter: 10"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front Disc: 2-3/4"
Front Drum: 1-3/16"
Rear: 15/16" (1" on Station Wagons)
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Manual Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Drum Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: + 1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: Zero Degree
Right: Zero Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 22 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 25 Degrees
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
Carburetor Model: YF
Part #6038S
Float Level: 29/64"
Float Drop: 1-1/4"
Fast Idle Cam Setting: 2,300 RPM
Choke Unloader Setting: .300"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Part #6093S
Float Level: 29/64"
Float Drop: 1-1/4"
Fast Idle Cam Setting: 2,300 RPM
Choke Unloader Setting: .325"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Part #6094S
Float Level: 29/64"
Float Drop: 1-1/4"
Fast Idle Cam Setting: 2,300 RPM
Choke Unloader Setting: .300"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Part #6095S
Float Level: 29/64"
Float Drop: 1-1/4"
Fast Idle Cam Setting: 2,300 RPM
Choke Unloader Setting: .300"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Part #6096S
Float Level: 29/64"
Float Drop: 1-1/4"
Fast Idle Cam Setting: 2,300 RPM
Choke Unloader Setting: .300"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Motorcraft Carburetor Adjustments:
Carburetor Model: 2100
Carburetor #1DA2
Dry Float Level: 3/8"
Wet Fuel Level: 13/16"
Pump Setting: Hole #3
Choke Plate Clearance: .190"
Fast Idle Cam Linkage Clearance: .170"
Fast Idle Speed (Hot): 1,600 RPM
Dechoke Clearance: .200"
Dashpot Setting: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor #1DM2
Dry Float Level: 3/8"
Wet Fuel Level: 13/16"
Pump Setting: Hole #3
Choke Plate Clearance: .190"
Fast Idle Cam Linkage Clearance: .170"
Fast Idle Speed (Hot): 1,600 RPM
Dechoke Clearance: .200"
Dashpot Setting: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich
Carburetor #1RA2
Dry Float Level: 3/8"
Wet Fuel Level: 13/16"
Pump Setting: Hole #3
Choke Plate Clearance: .190"
Fast Idle Cam Linkage Clearance: .170"
Fast Idle Speed (Hot): 1,600 RPM
Dechoke Clearance: .200"
Dashpot Setting: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Rich
Carburetor Model 4300:
Carburetor #1TA4
Dry Float Level: 13/16"
Pump Setting: Center Hole
Choke Plate Clearance: .190"
Fast Idle Cam Linkage Clearance: .200"
Fast Idle Speed (Hot): 1,600 RPM
Dechoke Clearance: .300"
Dashpot Setting: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor #1TM4
Dry Float Level: 13/16"
Pump Setting: Center Hole
Choke Plate Clearance: .170"
Fast Idle Cam Linkage Clearance: .190"
Fast Idle Speed (Hot): 1,600 RPM
Dechoke Clearance: .300"
Dashpot Setting: 1/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Paint Colors & Codes:
Code Color
A-1 Snow White
A-2 Canary Yellow
A-4 Skyline Blue
A-5 Midway Blue
A-6 Midnight Blue
A-7 Limelight Green
A-8 Meadow Green
A-9 Raven Green
B-2 Burnished Brown
B-3 Quick Silver
B-4 Charcoal Gray
B-5 Deep Maroon
B-6 Electric Blue
B-7 Brilliant Green
B-8 Mustard Yellow
B-9 Matador Red
C-1 Garden Lime
C-6 Surfside Turquoise
D-3 Baja Bronze
D-9 Wild Plum
P-1 Classic Black
P-81 Gray
Popular Options:
Hornet & Gremlin:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Bumper Guards, Block Heater, Luggage Rack for Gremlin, Special Paint, Push Button Radio, Rally Stripes for Gremlin, Custom Steering Wheel for Gremlin, Automatic Transmission, Electric Wipers, Windshield Washer, Wheel Discs, Tinted Glass, Electric Clock, Front Disc Brakes, Vinyl Roof for Hornet SST, Heavy Duty Battery, Various Engine Options, Various Paint & Trim Options.
Ambassador & Matador:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning (Standard on Ambassador), Cruise Control, Automatic Transmission (Standard on Ambassador SST & Brougham), Bumper Guards, Tinted Glass, Two Tone Paint, Power Windows (Ambassador), Power Tailgate Window (Standard with 3rd Seat), 3rd Seat for Wagons, AM Push Button Radio, AM-FM Push Button Radio, AM Radio with 8 Track Stereo Tape & 2 Speakers, Rear Seat Speakers, Tilt Steering Wheel, Turbo Cast Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, Heavy Duty Battery, Twin-Grip Rear Axle, Dual Exhaust, Various :Paint & Trim Options, Various Engine Options.
Javelin:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Rar Bumper Guards, Center Console, Automatic Transmission, Tinted Glass, AM Radio, AM-FM Radio, AM Radio & 8 Track Stereo Tape with 2 Speakers, Rear Seat Speakers, Dual Exhaust, Tachometer & 140 MPH Speedometer, Tilt Steering Wheel, Quick Ratio Manual Steering, Turbo Cast Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, Styled Wheels, Heavy Duty Cooling System, Heavy Duty Battery, Twin-Grip Rear Axle, Dual Exhaust, Power Front Disc Brakes, Various Paint & Trim Options, Various Engine Options.
1971 American Motors Historical Data:
1971 AMC model year introduction was on October 6, 1970.
Total 1971 AMC model year production was 244,6758.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Javelin/AMX 2 Door Hardtop.
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