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1969 PCS Book

1969 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	American Motors					Class: B
Model:		AMX Sports Coupe (343) thru 1969
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ENGINE:
	Manufacturer ......	American Motors
	Type ..............	OHV-V8
	Bore & stroke .....	4.08” x 3.28”
	Capacity ..........	343 cu in
	Head material .....	CI
	Block material ....	CI
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	2.025”
		Exhaust ...	1.625”
	Carburation .......	Carter RBS 4BBL 1.44" Pri, 1.69" Sec *(See below)
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Clutch Diameter:	10.5”
	Gearbox
		No. speeds forward:	4
		Ratios:
			Std.	Alt.	Alt.	Alt.	Alt.	Alt.
		1	2.23	2.43	2.64	2.36
		2	1.77	1.76	2.10	1.62
		3	1.35	1.47	1.46	1.20
		4	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
		5	
	Overdrive
		Make & Model:	None
		Ratio .......	
	Final drive ratios:	2.87, 3.15, 3.54, 3.73, 3.91, 4.10, 4.44, 5.00
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	97.0
	Track dimension, front ......	58.8”
	Track dimension, rear .......	57.9”
	Wheel Diameter ..............	14”
	Rim Width ...................	6.0”
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BRAKES		STANDARD		ALTERNATE		ALTERNATE
	Front:	10.0” Drum		11.19" Disc		11.29" Disc
	Rear:	10.0” Drum		11.29" Disc
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WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Official weight:	2933 lbs	Radiator cap ......	14 Qt
					Oil sump cap ......	5 Qt
					Fuel tank cap .....	19
					Alt: 			22 Gal
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ALTERNATE SPECIFICATION

	* Note: Standard Cast Iron intake manifold only