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The Engine / Re: 1980 258 valve cover
« Last post by vangremlin on Today at 04:27:52 PM »
Yes, it's my understanding that all 1980 engines had the metal valve cover, but it is not compatible with later models. 
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The Engine / Re: 1980 258 valve cover
« Last post by Artmodels on Today at 10:25:53 AM »
Ibcollect 1960 ramblers with the same engine except with the integrated intake exhaust manifold head.  If memory serves me correct, there is the valve cover bolt attachment that can be put on the newer engine valvetrain, and it might work.
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The Engine / Re: 1980 258 valve cover
« Last post by maddog on Yesterday at 09:16:06 PM »
I have a 1980 Eagle that I am putting a stroker motor in and it came from the factory with a metal valve cover (I know for a fact that it did because I've had the car since 06) and it's my understanding that all 1980 Eagles had a metal valve cover.
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The Engine / 1980 258 valve cover
« Last post by Okhuman on Yesterday at 05:49:39 PM »
Hey yall
I'm looking to keep oil inside my engine and the crud out.  I've the plastic valve cover.  I've been doing research and as best I can tell there are no aftermarket options for the years prior to 1981.  Is that correct?  It seems odd that there would be so many options for 81-87 but nothing before or after those years. 
Thanks for sharing your experiences.   I've gotten lots of great tips off this forum
Cheers
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4X4 and Driveline / Re: Looking for np128 to replace np129
« Last post by acct21 on November 24, 2023, 11:39:53 AM »
Reviving an old thread, but for any of the New Process VC cases of the era (119/129/219/229), as long as the VC failure doesn't result in pieces of the coupler shell damaging other parts of the case, the VC can be removed and replaced with the open differential inside of the VC itself.  Once the large snap ring is removed, the shell comes apart and the differential can be removed from the core. 

Once the side and rear output shafts are reassembed with the open differential, the case can be resealed, and it is now a 118/128/218/228 -- exactly as they came from the factory.  You lose the limited slip function, but gain the confidence that the VC isn't going to fly apart and detonate your case.

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AMC Friendly Shops/Vendors / Re: Links to AMC vendors
« Last post by vangremlin on November 21, 2023, 11:36:34 PM »
AMC Acres, located in Colorado. Bought out Galvin’s AMC Parts when Galvin wanted to get out of the business. The owner Austin is a really nice guy and is very passionate about AMC’s.

https://www.ramblerparts.com/
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Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Tie Rod Boots
« Last post by vangremlin on November 21, 2023, 11:31:32 PM »
You may also want to check out this website for AMC Acres. This guy bought out Galvin’s AMC parts and moved all the inventory to his place in Colorado. Really nice guy and super passionate about AMC’s.

https://www.ramblerparts.com/
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Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Tie Rod Boots
« Last post by MIPS on November 20, 2023, 09:30:09 PM »
Deliberately put a Dorman on for now.



No rust yet is forming on the surfaces and the rest of the dirt was forced out with a few good pumps of fresh grease. Threads look good BTW. The only reason I mention this is because when I went to tighten the crown nut back on it tightened to a point, then let go and is stuck spinning on the arm so my money is on the threads just stripped out of the crown because I sure wasn't reefing on the wrench. It better not be the arm itself eating its threads...




Put a few more shots of grease in just to fill the cup.



Ultra-Power used a boot marked "E301226". that is not a part I can locate separately, but I am getting hits with other tie rod ends.
The old boot has an upper diameter of 14mm and a base diameter of 32mm. Hard to tell the height because they are compressed when installed but lets say 20mm. So lets say they are 14-32-20. I can get them in 13-30-23 which should be okay and 14-35-24 which is a little large at the base. Grab a set of the 13's and see how they fit when they come in, also buy a new crown nut and get ready to swear as I try and remove the old one.
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Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Tie Rod Boots
« Last post by AMC of Houston on November 20, 2023, 06:15:12 PM »
Might need to just go with the generic aftermarket universal boots (similar to the non-ringed boot on your other new tie rod).  I keep a selection of them here on the shelf (both tie rod and ball joint boots) just for occasions like this.
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Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Tie Rod Boots
« Last post by MIPS on November 19, 2023, 11:07:18 PM »
At $98USD each from Kennedy if I can order replacement boots for otherwise good tie rods that saves me a *lot* of money.
I know when RockAuto still had them they were something like $30 each.
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