Section 1B · Pages 57–96 (40 pages)

V-8 Engine

From the 1976 AMC Gremlin, Hornet and Matador Technical Service Manual

Service for the 304, 360 and 401 CID V-8 engines. It explains the build date code and oversize or undersize components, then covers lubrication, timing case cover, camshaft and bearings, cylinder block, honing, piston ring sequence, connecting rod bearing fitting charts and torque values, crankshaft and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • Build date code
  • Lubrication system
  • Timing case cover and vibration damper
  • Camshaft and bearings
  • Cylinder block and honing
  • Piston rings and connecting rod bearing fitting
  • Crankshaft
  • Special tools
Year
1976
Make
AMC
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Gremlin 40 Series, Hornet 01 Series, Matador 10-80 Series
Pages
612

What’s inside

Service manual

  1. AVehicle Identification and General Informationpp. 1–12
  2. BMaintenancepp. 13–20
  3. 1ASix-Cylinder Enginepp. 21–56
  4. 1BV-8 Enginepp. 57–96
  5. 3Electricalpp. 97–231
  6. 4Fuel and Carburetionpp. 232–280
  7. 4AEmission Controls and Exhaust Systemspp. 281–321
  8. 5Clutchpp. 322–331
  9. 6Manual Transmission and Overdrivepp. 332–383
  10. 8Brakes and Wheelspp. 384–422
  11. 9Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 423–453
  12. 10Steeringpp. 454–528
  13. 11Suspensionpp. 529–545
  14. 12AHeater and Weather Eyepp. 546–554
  15. 12BAir Conditioningpp. 555–597
  16. 13Bodies, Panels, Fenders, Hoods and Bumperspp. 598–612

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