Re:Please Help??

[David Nevin <dnevin@domain.elided>]

Ed,

I believe you'll find that the 258's manifolds are the same for any AMC
product--this includes hornets, gremlins, jeeps, (depends on carburation, of
course--most are 1 bbls.) etc--so if you're going the salvage yard route, go to an
older yard with lots of older cars. And hopefully, they'll let you pull it
yourself. They are a royal pain--the exhaust manifolds are very easy to crack and
the bolts must be loosened/tightened in the correct order to prevent this.

Of course, you could go with the aftermarket header and intake packages offered
for the Jeep 258, but this would probably require changing exhaust systems, carb,
etc.

Good luck!

Dave Nevin dnevin@domain.elided
66 Scout 800

> Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 22:00:57 -0500
> From: Ed Kraus <Edkraus@domain.elided>
> Subject: PLEASE HELP???
>
> I have a 1974 Scout II with a inline 6 258 AMC Engine
>
> I just found out that my Intake and exhaust Manifods are SHOT....
> I can't seem to get home in time to call any Scout Shops I get up for
> work at 5:30 am  and get home around 6:30pm.  Does anyone know where I
> can get a 2 part intake and exhaust maniflod for a Inline 6 258 AMC
> and how much it will be.
>
> I understand from past help that the AMC 258 engine is the same as the
> Jeep motors so does that mean the Manifolds are too??? or just engine
> parts???
>
> Please let me know I'm waiting daily for binder books to send me the
> shop manual...  I guess a parts book will come in handy where is santa
> at?
>