JohnM wrote:

>> And I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 146,000 on the odometer, and
>> it has only needed a clutch @ 143,000 and a new header since a weld has
>> now cracked in the original. It's still going strong and driven everyday.
>> This inline 6 was designed by AMC, which was not known for reliability,
>
> That motor certainly was known for reliability. Still is, for that matter.
>
> You're doing a good job on the pedal to get that milage from a clutch.

I was referring to AMC not being known for reliability, though I'm aware of
how great those 242/258 inline sixes are.

It was a bad day when that clutch let go...


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JohnM wrote:

>> And I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 146,000 on the odometer, and
>> it has only needed a clutch @ 143,000 and a new header since a weld has
>> now cracked in the original. It's still going strong and driven everyday.
>> This inline 6 was designed by AMC, which was not known for reliability,
>
> That motor certainly was known for reliability. Still is, for that matter.
>
> You're doing a good job on the pedal to get that milage from a clutch.

I was referring to AMC not being known for reliability, though I'm aware of
how great those 242/258 inline sixes are.

It was a bad day when that clutch let go...


--

Registered Linux user #378193

 

JohnM wrote:

>> And I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 146,000 on the odometer, and
>> it has only needed a clutch @ 143,000 and a new header since a weld has
>> now cracked in the original. It's still going strong and driven everyday.
>> This inline 6 was designed by AMC, which was not known for reliability,
>
> That motor certainly was known for reliability. Still is, for that matter.
>
> You're doing a good job on the pedal to get that milage from a clutch.

I was referring to AMC not being known for reliability, though I'm aware of
how great those 242/258 inline sixes are.

It was a bad day when that clutch let go...


--

Registered Linux user #378193

 

"Ruel Smith" <NoWay@NoWhere.com> wrote in message
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> YOU obviously don't know how it works.

heh....this coming from a guy who stated that dealership mechanics earn
$83,000 a year.

good luck. :-)

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"Ruel Smith" <NoWay@NoWhere.com> wrote in message
news:5458e$429871d8$4275e08c$10448@FUSE.NET...
> YOU obviously don't know how it works.

heh....this coming from a guy who stated that dealership mechanics earn
$83,000 a year.

good luck. :-)

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Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com

 

"Ruel Smith" <NoWay@NoWhere.com> wrote in message
news:5458e$429871d8$4275e08c$10448@FUSE.NET...
> YOU obviously don't know how it works.

heh....this coming from a guy who stated that dealership mechanics earn
$83,000 a year.

good luck. :-)

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com

 

"Ruel Smith" <NoWay@NoWhere.com> wrote in message
news:5458e$429871d8$4275e08c$10448@FUSE.NET...
> YOU obviously don't know how it works.

heh....this coming from a guy who stated that dealership mechanics earn
$83,000 a year.

good luck. :-)

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com

 

What reliability problems were there? People bashing American
products say that, but are never capable of giving us an example.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Ruel Smith wrote:
>
> I was referring to AMC not being known for reliability, though I'm aware of
> how great those 242/258 inline sixes are.
>
> It was a bad day when that clutch let go...
>
> --
>
> Registered Linux user #378193

 

What reliability problems were there? People bashing American
products say that, but are never capable of giving us an example.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Ruel Smith wrote:
>
> I was referring to AMC not being known for reliability, though I'm aware of
> how great those 242/258 inline sixes are.
>
> It was a bad day when that clutch let go...
>
> --
>
> Registered Linux user #378193

 

What reliability problems were there? People bashing American
products say that, but are never capable of giving us an example.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Ruel Smith wrote:
>
> I was referring to AMC not being known for reliability, though I'm aware of
> how great those 242/258 inline sixes are.
>
> It was a bad day when that clutch let go...
>
> --
>
> Registered Linux user #378193