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Jeep Engine: AMC 232 I6
Publish date: Nov 1, 2005
By: ORC STAFF
Source: Jeep at Off-Road.com

The AMC 232 inline 6 uses a cast iron block and cylinder head with hydraulic lifters and 7 main bearings. It was the standard engine in CJs from '72-'78 and in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It is hard to tell it from a 258 by looking at it.

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '72-'78 CJs.

AMC 232 I6
Bore x Stroke3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Horsepower (net)100@3600
Torque (net)185@1800
Main Bearings7
Valve ConfigurationOHV
Fuel1bbl

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers.

AMC 232 I6
Bore x Stroke3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Horsepower (gross)145@4300
Torque (gross)215@1600
Main Bearings7
Valve ConfigurationOHV
Fuel1bbl Carter or Holley
Comments and questions from our Readers
rcracer / Livonia, MI, UNITED STATES
 Posted Aug 26 2007 12:52PM
need help tuning a holley 390 on my 232ci. the block is stock except for the full length header and the intake. please help me!! it will idle but any load and it dogs or stalls. will hire help. thanks, email me please
Rudolf de JOng / Gorredijk, ZZ, NETHERLANDS
 Posted May 14 2008 06:59AM
What kind of oil should i use fot this engine?
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