:idea: AMC V8 specs 1967-1979
Issued: 31 March 1967
Revised: 01-24-02, 04-09-03, 12-21-05 WR, 06-01-06 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-67 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1967 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
128 199 8.5 1-1 Holl 1931/ALL 1.5 H 53.5
145 232 8.5 1-1 Holl 1931/ALL 1.5 H 53.5 1
155 232 8.5 1-2 Cart WCD-3888S/ALL 1.5 H 53.5 4
200 290 9.0 1-2 Holl 2209/ALL 1.6 H 52.93
225 290 10.0 1-4 Cart AFB-4252S/SM ONLY 1.6 H 52.93 2
235 343 9.0 1-2 Holl 2209/AUTO ONLY 1.6 H 51.39
280 343 10.2 1-4 Cart AFB-4216S/SM 4354S/AUTO 1.6 H 51.39 3
Notes
1 Alt Carb - Carter RBS-3882S/AUTO Carb size -1562x1375
2 Carb sizes - 1437x1686/1062x1562
3 Carb sizes - 1437x1686/1186x1562
4 Carb sizes - 1437x1186
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Gasket Valves Cam Lift Springs
128 199 .045 .015 1787/1406 375/375 Outer Only
145 232 .045 .015 1787/1406 375/375 Outer Only
155 232 .045 .015 1787/1406 375/375 Outer Only
200 290 .050 .020 1787/1406 425/425 Outer Only
225 290 .020 .020 1787/1406 425/425 Outer Only
235 343 .050 .039 2000/1625 425/425 Outer Only
280 343 .050 .039 2000/1625 425/425 Outer Only
Rod Head
Cyl. Disp. Bore/Stroke Length Cast
6 199 3.750/3.000 6.125 3170717
6 232 3.750/3.500 6.125 3170717
8 290 3.750/3.280 5.875 3178453
8 343 4.080/3.280 5.875 3188558
Issued: 1 July 1968
Revised: 01-24-02. 7-15-03. 12-7-05 BL, 8-3-06 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-68 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1968 American Motors engines
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
128 199 8.5 1-1 Holl R-3966A/SM 3967A/AUTO 3190508 1.5 H 57.01 7
145 232 8.5 1-1 Holl R-3968A/SM 4102A/AUTO 3173082 1.5 H 57.01 1,8
155 232 8.5 1-2 Cart WCD-4410S/SM 4537S/AUTO 3175990 1.5 H 57.01 4
200 290 9.0 1-2 Ford 8HM2/SM 8HA2/AUTO 3192461 1.6 H 52.93
225 290 10.0 1-4 Cart AFB-4467S/SM 4585/AUTO 3186925 1.6 H 52.93 2,5
235 343 9.0 1-2 Ford 8ZA2/AUTO ONLY 3192461 1.6 H 51.39
280 343 10.2 1-4 Cart AFB-4469S/SM 4468S/AUTO 3186925 1.6 H 51.39 3,6
315 390 10.2 1-4 Cart AFB-4583S/SM 4584S/AUTO 3191736 1.6 H 51.39 6
Notes
1 Auto carb listed is for Rouge. Other models use Carter
RBS-4470S
2 Alt carb - AFB-4622S/SM Carb size - 1437x1686/1062x1562
3 Alt carb - AFB-4624S/SM, 4623/AUTO
4 Carb sizes - 1437x1186
5 Carb sizes - 4467S 1437x1686/1062x1562
4585S 1437x1686/1186x1562
6 Carb sizes - 1437x1686/1186x1562
7 Carb sizes - 1562x1375
8 Carb sizes - 1686x1500
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Gasket Valves Cam Lift Springs Notes
128 199 .045 FLAT .013 1787/1406 381/381 Outer Only
145 232 .045 DISH .103 11.43cc .013 1787/1406 381/381 Outer Only
155 232 .045 DISH .103 11.43cc .013 1787/1406 381/381 Outer Only
200 290 .050 DISH .030 3.75cc .018 1787/1406 425/425 Outer Only
225 290 .020 FLAT w/n 2.09cc .045 1787/1406 425/425 Outer Only
235 343 .050 DISH .032 12.87cc .045 2025/1625 425/425 Outer Only
280 343 .050 FLAT w/n 3.37cc .045 2025/1625 425/425 Outer Only
315 390 .028 Flat w/trough 13.94cc .045 2025/1625 425/425 Outer Only
Rod Head
Cyl. Disp. Bore/Stroke Length Cast
6 199 3.750/3.000 6.125 3189886
6 232 3.750/3.500 6.125 3189886
8 290 3.750/3.280 5.875 3178453
8 343 4.080/3.280 5.875 3186558
8 390 4.165/3.574 5.790
Issued: 23 March 1970
Revised: 6-17-96, 7-1-99, 8-3-06 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-70 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1970 American Motors engines
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
128 199 8.5 1-1 Cart YF-4768S/SM 4767S/AUTO 3190508-C 1.5 H 57.0 3
145 232 8.5 1-1 Cart YF-4768S/SM 4978S/AUTO 3191690-C 1.5 H 57.0 1,3
155 232 8.5 1-2 Cart WCD-4817/SM 4816S/AUTO 3175990-C 1.5 H 57.0 2
210 304 9.0 1-2 Ford ODM-2/SM ODA-2/AUTO 3195530-C 1.6 H 50.7
245 360 9.0 1-2 Ford ORA-2/AUTO ONLY 3195530-C 1.6 H 49.1
290 360 10.0 1-4 Ford OWM-4/SM OWA-4/AUTO 3195532-C 1.6 H 49.1
325 390 10.0 1-4 Ford OWM-4/SM OWA-4/AUTO 3195532-C 1.6 H 49.1
340 390 10.0 1-4 Ford OWM-4/SM OWA-4/AUTO 3199762-C 1.6 H 49.1
Notes
1 Carbs listed for Hornets. Use 4770S & 4769S for Rebels & Javelins.
2 Carb sizes - 1437x
3 Carb sizes - 1686x
Deck Piston Type Head
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs Gasket Cast Notes
128 199 .055 FLAT 1792/1411 381/381 Outer Only .024 3189886
145 232 .055 DISH .103Δω 11.2cc 1792/1411 381/381 Outer Only ¬.024¬¬¬¬3189886
155 232 .055 DISH .103Δω 11.2cc 1792/1411 381/381 Outer Only .024¬¬¬¬3189886
210 304 .012 DISH w/n .127Δω 16.7cc 1792/1411 425/425 Outer Only ¬.045¬¬¬¬3199517
245 360 .012 DISH w/n .187Δω 26.6cc 2030/1630 425/425 Outer Only ¬.045¬¬¬ 3196291,3212993 1
290 360 .012 FLAT w/n 16.4cc 2030/1630 425/425 Outer Only ¬.045¬¬¬¬3196291,3212993 1
325 390 .010 FLAT w/n 5.0cc 2030/1630 457/457 Outer Only ¬.045¬¬¬¬3196291,3212993 1
340 390 .010 FLAT w/n 5.0cc 2030/1630 457/457 Outer Only ¬.045¬¬¬¬3196291,3212993 1
Notes
1 - Optional exhaust valve 1.680"
Issued: 10 March 1971
Revised: 4-26-74, 12-21-05 WR, 8-3-06 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-71 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1971 American Motors engines
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
135 232 8.27 1-1 Cart YF-6093S/SM 6094S/AUTO 3191690-C 1.5 H 62.50 1,2
150 258 8.30 1-1 Cart YF-6095S/SM 6038S/AUTO 3191690-C¬1.5¬¬H 62.50 2
210 304 8.81 1-2 Ford IDM-2/SM IDA-2/AUTO ¬3195530-C¬1.6 H 57.42
245 360 8.96 1-2 Ford IDM-2/SM IRA-2/AUTO ¬3195530-C¬1.6¬¬H 56.42
285 360 8.96 1-4 Ford ITM-4/SM ITA-4/AUTO ¬3213989-C¬1.6¬¬H 56.42
285 360 11.30 1-4 Ford ITM-4/SM ITA-4/AUTO ¬3213989-C¬1.6¬¬H 56.42
330 401 10.10 1-4 Ford ITM-4/SM ITA-4/AUTO ¬3195532-C¬1.6¬¬H 56.42
Notes
1 Javelin & Matador use 6095S & 6096S.
2 Carb sizes - 1686x
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs
135 232 .043 Dished .103Δω 11.46cc 1792/1411 381/381 Outer Only
150 258 .095 Dished .103Δω 11.46cc ¬1792/1411 381/381 Outer Only
210 304 .005 Dished .127Δω 16.68cc ¬1792/1411 425/425 Outer Only
245 360 .005 Dished .187Δω 26.6 cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
285 360 .005 Dished .187Δω 26.6 cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
330 401 .005AB Dished .170Δω 26.0 cc ¬2030/1685 457/457 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
135 232 .022 3211040
150 258 .022 3211040
210 304 .026 3212990
245 360 .039 3212993
285 360 .039 3212993
330 401 .039 3212993
Issued: 2-25-72
Revised: 4-26-74
Bulletin #: Amer-72 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1972 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
100 232 8.27 1-1 Cart YF-6199/SM 6200,2/AUTO 3215630 1.6 H 62.5 1,2
110 258 8.30¬1-1 Cart¬YF-6199/SM 6200,2/AUTO 3191690 1.6¬¬H 62.5 1
150 304 8.71¬1-2 Ford¬2DM2/SM 2DA2/AUTO 3195530 1.6¬¬H 57.4
175 360 8.86¬1-2 Ford¬2RA2/AUTO ONLY 3195530 1.6¬¬H 56.4
220 360 8.86¬1-4 Ford¬2TM4/SM 2RA4/AUTO 3213989 1.6¬¬H 56.4
255 401 8.83¬1-4 Ford¬2TM4/SM 2TA4/AUTO 3195532 1.6¬¬H 56.4
Notes
1 Carb sizes - 1686x
2 Alt Manifold - 3191690
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs Notes
100 232 .045 Dished .105" 11.5cc 1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
110 258 .098 Dished¬.105" 11.5cc ¬1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
150 304 .003 Dished¬.127" 16.7cc ¬1792/1411 425/425 Outer Only
175 360 .003 Dished¬.187" 26.7cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
220 360 .003 Dished .187" 26.7cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
255 401 .006AB Dished¬.314" 39.5cc ¬2030/1685 457/457 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
100 232 .022 3213809
110 258 .022 3213809
150 304 .026 3213990,3213947
175 360 .039 3213948
220 360 .039 3213948
255 401 .039 3213948
Issued: 9 March 1973
Revised: 5-1-76
Bulletin #: Amer-73 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1973 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
100 232 8.27 1-1 Cart YF-6299/SM 6300/AUTO 3217245 1.6 H 62.5 1,2
110 258 8.30 1-1 Cart¬YF-6299/SM 6300/AUTO 3217245 1.6 H 62.5 1,2
150 304 8.71 1-2 Mtcf¬3DM2/SM 3DA2/AUTO 3217561 1.6 H 57.4
175 360 8.86 1-2 Mtcf¬3DM2/SM 3RA2/AUTO 3217561 1.6 H 56.4
195 360 8.86 1-4 Mtcf¬3TM4/SM 3TA4/AUTO 3217486 1.6 H 56.4
220 360 8.86 1-4 Mtcf 3TM4/SM 3TA4/AUTO 3217486 1.6 H 56.4
240 401 8.83 1-4 Ford¬3TM4/SM 3TA4/AUTO 3217486 1.6 H 56.4
Notes
1 Alt Carbs - 6401,6421/SM 6440,6442/AUTO
2 Carb sizes - 1686x
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs
100 232 .040 Dished .103" 10.5cc 1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
110 258 .092 Dished .103" 10.5cc ¬1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
150 304 .004 Dished .125" 15.7cc ¬1792/1411 425/425 Outer Only
175 360 .004 Dished¬.185" 25.6cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
195 360 .004 Dished .185" 25.6cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
220 360 .004 Dished .185" 25.6cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only
240 401 .007AB Dished .312" 38.5cc ¬2030/1685 457/457 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
100 232 .020 3213809
110 258 .020 3213809
150 304 .024 3216086
175 360 .043 3216090
195 360 .043 3216090
220 360 .043 3216090
240 401 .043 3216090
Issued: April 12,1974
Revised: 12-21-05 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-74 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1974 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R.Lifter Head cc Notes
100 232 8.27 1-1 Cart YF-6423/SM 7000/AUTO 3317245 1.6 H 62.5 1,3
110 258 8.30¬1-1 Cart¬YF-6423/SM 7000/AUTO 3217245 1.6 H 62.5 1,3
150 304 8.69¬1-2¬¬Mtcf¬4DM2/SM 4DA2/AUTO 1.6 H 57.4 2
175 360 8.67¬1-2¬¬Mtcf¬4RA2/AUTO ONLY 1.6 H 58.6
195 360 8.67¬1-4¬¬Mtcf¬4TA4/AUTO ONLY 1.6 H 58.6
220 360 8.67 1-4 Mtcf 4TM4/SM 4TA4/AUTO 1.6 H 58.6
235 401 8.65¬1-4¬¬Ford¬4TM4/SM 4TA4/AUTO 3217486 1.6 H 58.6
Notes
1 Alt Carbs - 6431,6511/SM 7001,6510/AUTO
2 Alt Carbs - 4DA2E/AUTO
3 Carb sizes - 1686x
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs Notes
100 232 .045 Dished .103" 11.46cc 1792/1411 392/372 Outer Only
110 258 .098 Dished .103" 11.46cc ¬1792/1411 392/372 Outer Only
150 304 .003 Dished .125" 16.68cc ¬1792/1411 425/425 Outer Only
175 360 .003 Dished .185" 26.64cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only @
195 360 .003 Dished .185" 26.64cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only @
220 360 .003 Dished .185" 26.64cc ¬2030/1685 425/425 Outer Only @
235 401 .003 Dished .312" 39.50cc ¬2030/1685 457/457 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
100 232 .022 3213809,3222652
110 258 .022 3213809,3222652
150 304 .026 3216086
175 360 .039 3220502
195 360 .039 3220502
220 360 .039 3220502
235 401¬ .039 3220502
Issued: June 13,1975
Revised: 5-23-06 WR, 8-3-06 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-75 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1975 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
90 232 8.00 1-1 Cart YF-7041/SM 7039/AUTO 3225203 1.6 H 62.50 1,2
95 258 8.00¬1-1¬¬Cart YF-7041/SM 7039/AUTO 3225203¬¬1.6 H 62.50 1,2
120 304 8.40¬1-2¬¬Ford¬2100-5DM2/SM 5DA2/AUTO 3224169¬¬1.6 H 57.42
140 360 8.25¬1-2¬¬Ford¬2100-5RM2/SM 5RA2/AUTO 3224169 1.6 H 58.62
180 360 8.25¬1-4¬¬Ford¬4350-STA4 or 5TA4D/AUTO ONLY 3224347¬¬1.6 H 58.62 3
Notes
1 Alt carbs - YF-7062,7074/SM YF-7061/AUTO
2 Carb sizes - 1686x
3 Carb Sizes Δμ 1440 x 1960/1000 x AV
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs
90 232 .057 Dished .108" 11.96cc 1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
95 258 .011 Dished .108" 11.96cc ¬1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
120 304 .014 Dished .130" 17.18cc ¬1792/1411 430/430 Outer Only
140 360 .014 Dished .190" 26.64cc ¬2030/1685 430/430 Outer Only
180 360 .014 Dished .190" 26.64cc ¬2030/1685 430/430 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
90 232 .024 3224491
95 258 .024 3224491
120 304 .026 3220515
140 360 .045 3220502
180 360 .045 3220502
Issued: May 20,1977
Revised: 9-23-96, 8-3-06 WR
Bulletin #: Amer-77 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1977 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc Notes
88 232 8.40 1-1 Cart YF-7152/SM 7151/AUTO 3225203 1.61 H 67.84
98 258 8.40¬1-1 Cart YF-7152/SM 7151/AUTO 3225203 1.61¬H¬¬67.84
114 258 8.40¬1-2 Cart¬BBD-8104/SM 8103/AUTO 3227136 1.61¬H¬¬67.84 1
121 304 8.70¬1-2 Mtcf¬7RA2C/AUTO ONLY 3224169 1.61¬H¬¬57.42
126 304 8.70¬1-2 Mtcf¬7RA2C/AUTO ONLY 3224169 1.61¬H¬¬57.42
129 360 8.67 1-2 Mtcf 7RA2/AUTO ONLY 3224169 1.61¬H¬¬58.62
Note 1 Alt manifold 3227135
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs
88 232 .006 Dished .121" 12.34cc 1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
98 258 .006¬ Dished .121" 12.34cc ¬1792/1411 372/372 Outer Only
114 258 .006 ¬Dished .121" 12.34cc ¬1792/1411 400/400 Outer Only
121 304 .005 ¬Dished .127" 16.68cc ¬1792/1411 430/430 Outer Only
126 304 .005 ¬Dished .127" 16.68cc 1792/1411 430/430 Outer Only
129 360 .005 Dished .187" 26.64cc ¬2030/1685 430/430 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
88 232 .022 3217259,3227258,3227725
98 258 .022¬¬¬3217259,3227258,3227725
114 258 .022¬¬¬3217259,3227258,3227725
121 304 .026¬¬¬3220515
126 304 .026¬¬¬3220515
129 360 .035¬¬¬3220502
[/Issued: Sept 25,1979
Revised:
Bulletin #: Amer-79 Page 1 of 1
Specifications for the 1979 American Motors engines.
H.P. Disp. C.R. Ind. Make Model/Transmission Manifold R.R. Lifter Head cc
90 232 8.37 1-1 Carter YF-7228,7229,7318 3225202 1.60 H 67.84
110 258 8.67 1-2 Carter BBD-8103,8104 3227135 1.60 H 67.84
125 304 8.69 1-2 Ford 9DA2 3223312 1.60 H 57.42
Deck Piston Type
H.P. Disp. Cl Dish/Dome Ht/Vol Valves Cam Lift Springs
90 232 .004 Dished 12.34cc 1792/1411 391/391 Outer Only
110 258 .004 Dished 12.34cc 1792/1411 391/391 Outer Only
125 304 .005 Dished 16.67cc 1792/1411 419/419 Outer Only
Head
H.P. Disp. Gasket Cast
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
90 232 .022 3227258
110 258 .022 3227258
125 304 .022 3233324
