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Home» Auto Machine Shop»63′ AMC Rambler 196 3.2 Remanufactured Engine
Remanufactured 63 amc rambler 196 3.2 engine

63′ AMC Rambler 196 3.2 Remanufactured Engine

AMC Rambler 196 Engine

1963 AMC Rambler 196 3.2 OHV Straight 6 long block engine rebuild.  These engines were produced from 1952 through 1965 in two versions, (OHV) overhead valve and flathead (L-head) side valve versions.

Rebuild Agenda:
Teardown and Inspection, Hot tank and clean, and Magnuflux for cracks.
Machine Service: Bore and Hone, Grind Crank and Cam, and Valve Job
Clean, Paint, and Assemble the Long Block.

We rebuilt this long block with new pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, timing components, freeze plugs and oil pump.  First it went to the hot tank machine for a good degreasing.  Engine block was bore and honed.  Cylinder head got a basic valve job- resurfaced head, grind the valves, cut seats, clean, painted and assembled.  Any broken or missing parts were replaced.

Check out the progress photos.  Block work up first.

Rambler cylinder head hot tank
Rambler AMC 196 waiting for bore and hone
Degreased in hot tank Rambler 196 block
3.2 AMC Rambler 196 engine block bore
bore and honed 63 amc rambler 196 block
honing AMC Rambler 196 engine block
bore and honed cylinders amc rambler 196
bore and honed Rambler 196 block

AMC 196 Valve Job

Cylinder head repairs up next.  Resurfaced cylinder head, cut valve seats, grind valves, installed new guides and valve stem seals, cleaned, painted and assembled the cylinder head.

resurfaced amc rambler 196 cylinder head
Installing guides on AMC Rambler cylinder head
valve job 1963 AMC Rambler
completed AMC Rambler valve job
AMC Rambler 196 valve job
cylinder head repair 63 amc rambler 196 I6

Short block assembly.  Crankshaft and Cam were re-ground.  Engine kit parts ready to install.  We put in new pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, freeze plugs, timing, and oil pump.  Not many pics of the assembly.  We’ve got engine parts for your AMC Rambler 196, contact us for your Engine Kit.

AMC Rambler 196 engine rebuild parts
Pistons AMC Rambler 196 3.2
Pistons for 63 AMC Rambler 196 3.2
Rambler 196 I6 cylinder head

Completed long block rebuild on the AMC Rambler 196

long block amc rambler 196 engine
Rebuilt long block AMC Rambler 196
Reman AMC Rambler 196 I6
rebuilt 1963 AMC Rambler long block engine
rebuilt 1963 AMC Rambler 3.2 engine
Remanufactured AMC 196 long block
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crank on AMC Rambler 196
Rebuilt long block AMC RAmbler

Remanufactured 1963 AMC Rambler 196 3.2 I6 engine rebuilt at our Los Angeles machine shop.

Remanufactured 63 amc rambler 196 3.2 engine

Engine rebuild parts available for your AMC Rambler 196 3.2 Straight 6 rebuild project. Pistons, rings, engine bearings, gaskets, timing components, oil pump, lifters, intake/exhaust valves and more.

Engine block and cylinder head repair work available in our Los Angeles machine shop for your AMC Rambler 196 3.2 engine.

We can rebuild your good core, provide machine services, or get you an Engine kit.  It’s easy.

Call us 818 767-6603

Use the Contact page and give us details.

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35 Comments

  1. Tod
    January 2, 20243:41 pm -

    1963 Flathead Rambler. How much for a rebuild kit? How much for a complete long block rebuild?

    Reply
  2. Donald walker
    October 2, 20235:06 pm -

    Have a 1960 super (rambler 196 straight 6 like to buy replace with rebuilt one

    Reply
  3. Norm
    August 14, 202312:01 pm -

    What’s a rebuild cost for a rambler 196 ohv engine?

    Reply
  4. Ramon
    April 6, 20229:07 pm -

    I need a quote to rebuild my 1964 AMC 195.6 OHV. Do you do removal & install?

    Reply
  5. Erik
    September 6, 20215:51 pm -

    I have a 1963 196 Cast iron. How much for a rebuild?

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      September 8, 20211:11 pm -

      Erik, sent you an estimate.

      Reply
      • Triston
        February 3, 20228:04 am -

        How much to buy a rebuild kit from yall? Just need gaskets mostly

        Reply
        • Valley Auto Parts
          February 3, 202211:56 am -

          Triston,
          I emailed about the 196 Engine Kit.
          Lucinda

          Reply
  6. Greg Boyd
    October 22, 201911:29 am -

    Good Morning
    it sounds like you guys know Rambler engines. I have a cast iron ovh 196 that is in
    a 1961 Rambler American convertible. I am deciding if I should just have the head rebuilt
    or the entire engine can you give me costs the car appears to have about 97000 miles
    not sure the life of a 196
    Thanks
    Greg

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      October 24, 20199:52 am -

      Greg,
      I sent you estimate for an engine rebuild on your AMC 196, and an estimate for a Valve Job only.
      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply
  7. Ian
    March 16, 20189:45 pm -

    I have a 1960 rambler wagon that needs a motor. I have a donor motor I couldn’t get running, that I believe is mostly tore down. I live in Washington state so I’m unsure of logistics, but assuming I could get it down there, what would I be looking at for a rebuild?

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      March 17, 20189:53 am -

      Ian,
      Thanks for contacting us for an estimate to rebuild your AMC 195.6.
      I sent you a quote to your email.
      Thanks
      VAP

      Reply
  8. Eric Peterson
    December 10, 20171:07 pm -

    Wondering if you still have the rebuilt 196 on your site. I am interested in the one you have or what it would run to have you do mine. 63 Rambler 196. Thanks for your time.

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      December 11, 20179:41 am -

      Eric,
      Thanks for contacting us for an Estimate on your AMC 196 engine rebuild.
      We do not have any in stock, we can rebuild your good core.
      Just sent you an estimate to your email.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Raul Alvarez
        October 20, 201911:53 am -

        I there
        I have a 1963 amc rambler and 3 cylinder are no working how much cost to repair the engine

        Reply
        • Valley Auto Parts
          October 24, 20199:52 am -

          Raul,
          Glad you got my estimate to rebuild your AMC 196. Email me any questions.
          Thanks
          Lucinda

          Reply
  9. IW
    February 24, 20178:30 pm -

    What’s a job like this cost? I’m in Los Angeles and have a 64 AMC American that has a bad ring. I’m burning lots of oil.

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      February 25, 201710:04 am -

      Iain,
      Thanks for contacting us for an estimate for a rebuild. I emailed you a quote.
      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply
      • kristen
        May 9, 20179:34 pm -

        Can you send me a quote as well please? thank you

        Reply
        • Lucinda
          May 9, 201710:47 pm -

          Kristen,
          Thanks for contacting us for an estimate to rebuild your AMC 196 engine.
          I will email you a quote.
          Thanks
          Lucinda

          Reply
  10. Greg
    January 24, 20173:22 pm -

    I have a 1960 american rambler that needs an engine rebuild.

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      January 24, 20178:29 pm -

      Greg,
      Thanks for contacting us for an estimate on your Rambler. I emailed you a quote to your email address.
      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply
  11. Mark Lehman
    October 21, 20166:20 am -

    The 195.6 engine was a L-head (flathead) engine from 1941 until 1965. The OHV version came out in 1956 not 1952. It was the same flathead engine converted to OHV.

    Reply
    • Mark Lehman
      October 21, 20166:26 am -

      I guess I should have added that 1952 Was the first year it was enlarged to 195.6 to be completely clear. This engine was developed for the smaller Nash 600 and later the Rambler. It was produced along with the big “7 main bearing” Six used in the Nash Ambassador till 1956.

      Reply
      • Lucinda
        October 21, 20167:25 am -

        Mark,
        Thanks for your input and clarifications.
        Lucinda

        Reply
  12. Joe Fitman
    June 18, 20168:08 am -

    I have a 1964 classic 660. Someone stole the car and after getting it back, the engine is in pieces. How much do you charge to do a complete rebuild of the engine?
    Thanks – Joe

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      June 18, 201611:43 am -

      Joe,
      That’s a bummer! I sent you a a detailed quote to your email address.

      Lucinda

      Reply
  13. Pat Graham
    February 23, 20165:58 pm -

    I have a 1961 Rambler convertible OVH 196 . My mechanic said it has a knock. The car needs to be looked at. Can you rebuild and get going ? Pat

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      February 24, 20167:01 pm -

      Pat,
      Yes, we can rebuild your AMC Rambler 196 OHV.
      I emailed you an estimate.

      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply
  14. Jerry
    October 5, 20159:53 pm -

    Regarding my 63 Rambler… Do you do carburetor work along with engine rebuilds? how about trannies?
    Thanks, Jerry

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      October 6, 20159:23 am -

      Jerry,
      Thanks for inquiring.
      Yes, we do carburetor work.
      No, we do not work on transmissions.

      I’ll send you an email with a quote on the engine rebuild and carb work.
      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply
  15. Dasn OBrien
    March 4, 20151:54 pm -

    Do you have any rebuilt 196 cast iron Rambler engines? If so how much?
    Thanks Dan

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      March 5, 20159:06 am -

      Dan,
      Unfortunately, we do not have any. Those are hard to come by.

      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply
  16. Mark Schmaling
    November 7, 20143:50 pm -

    Do have any 196 ohv heads around with no cracks for sale?

    Reply
    • Lucinda
      November 10, 20147:57 am -

      Mark,
      I’m checking on the heads for you. I’ll email an update.
      Thanks
      Lucinda

      Reply

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