66 belvedere need help
annaqusa
08-16-2006, 10:24 AM
A 1966 Belvedere fell into my lap. It only has 39,000 original miles
runs great, It has a v8 but how do I know if it is a hemi??
runs great, It has a v8 but how do I know if it is a hemi??
KManiac
08-16-2006, 06:50 PM
The Hemi engine available in 1966 measured 426 cubic inches. The Hemi engine is distinctive by having two four barrel carburetors, spark plug wires that come out of the top of the valve covers and go to the distributor, which is located on the front passenger side of the engine and dual exhaust. If you could post the VIN, we can tell you exactly what engine came with the car. The Hemi engine was extremely rare.
Most likely your car has a small block engine, either a 273 cubic inch or 318 cubic inch V8. Both of these engines came with a single, 2 barrel carburetor, the distributor is located at the center of the rear of the engine, next to the firewall and they came with a single exhaust. It could even have a big block engine, either 361 or 383 cubic inch, with 2 barrel carburetor, single exhaust and a distributor on the front of the engine, like the Hemi.
The Belvedere was the low-priced, intermediate model for Plymouth that year. My uncle bought a new 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II 4-door sedan with a 273 V8 and automatic transmission when I was only 7 years old. It ran great until it rusted to death over 10 consecutive Michigan winters.
Any 40 year old car with only 39,000 miles is collectable. That car would make a great weekend pleasure car that is comfortable and reliable with a little TLC. Please describe the car, such as color, number of doors, etc. We would love to see it described here.
Most likely your car has a small block engine, either a 273 cubic inch or 318 cubic inch V8. Both of these engines came with a single, 2 barrel carburetor, the distributor is located at the center of the rear of the engine, next to the firewall and they came with a single exhaust. It could even have a big block engine, either 361 or 383 cubic inch, with 2 barrel carburetor, single exhaust and a distributor on the front of the engine, like the Hemi.
The Belvedere was the low-priced, intermediate model for Plymouth that year. My uncle bought a new 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II 4-door sedan with a 273 V8 and automatic transmission when I was only 7 years old. It ran great until it rusted to death over 10 consecutive Michigan winters.
Any 40 year old car with only 39,000 miles is collectable. That car would make a great weekend pleasure car that is comfortable and reliable with a little TLC. Please describe the car, such as color, number of doors, etc. We would love to see it described here.
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