who built 258 cu. in. (4.2L) I-6 for AMC?

Question

i have noticed that amc didnt build all their engines. i have an 85 jeep cj7 and looking for an easier way to buy parts used

Answer 1

American motors :)

Answer 2

The 232, 258, 304, 260, 390, and 401 engines were all built by AMC for AMC. There are other manufacturers that had engines with the same displacement, but they are different engines. A couple of examples would be the 360 which Chrysler used in its cars and trucks is not the same engine as the AMC, nor is the 390 Ford used.

Answer 3

AMC / Jeep / Daimler Chrysler
The 258 in³ (4.2 L) inline-6 was produced from 1971 until 1990. It featured an undersquare 3.75 in (95 mm) bore and 3.90 in (99 mm) stroke; it was otherwise identical to the 199 and 232. Later 258 models (starting with the 1980 model year for California AMCs, 1981 for California Jeeps and 1982 for all other applications) are equipped with AMC's CEC system.

Applications:

* AMC Hornet/Concord/Spirit/Eagle (1971–1988)
* AMC AMC Pacer
* AMC AMC Matador (1971–1978)
* AMC Gremlin and Spirit (1971–1983)
* Jeep CJ (1972–1986)
* Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer (1972–1983)
* Jeep Wrangler (1987–1990)
* 1971–1972 Jeep Commando

Answer 4

The 258 cid 6 is an AMC product.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Straight-6_engine

Answer 5

Yes it was manufactured by AMC motors. You can utilize the junkyard service here to look for used parts http://painintheexhaust.blogspot.com

Answer 6

Daimler Chrysler