What do you need to know about the engine? You can't get ready made
speed parts for it, but it responds to anything you'd do to a newer one.
Rebuild parts are more expensive, but can be found at Kanter (e-mail or
call if not shown on www.kanter.com) and some AMC vendors like Galvins
(www.ramblerparts.com) and Blaser's (www.blaserauto.com). Few prts other than tune-up and maybe fuel and water pumps will be available from thelocal parts stores. NAPA will be the one most likely to be able to getparts, as the engines were used in a few industrial applications and by
Graymarine for boats.
AMC GEN-1V-8 (56-61 250, 63-66 287, 57-66 327).
All parts among the three sizes interchange. The 250 used solid lifters,
the others hydraulics. The 250 also has smaller valves -- I'm pretty
sure the 287 and 327 use the same size valves. The crank and rods are
the same for all three, and are forged steel. The difference is the
bores: 250 - 3.50", 287 - 3.75", 327 - 4.00". The bore is cast in the
block just behind the right cylinder head. It's on top, not behind the
bell, but it's very hard to see with the engine in the car and the heads
on. A small flashlight and inspection mirror come in handy! Should be
more room in the Jeep, but Jeep only used the 327. "
Spark plugs, wires, dist parts all are available through napa and if not them try car-quest. for the 287 IIRC everything iterchanges externally with the 327. Just did a 327 recently.
Came across a 343 with late model heads and in a wagoneer with 4.56's talk about a revr
