1966 CHEVROLET

CHEVY II

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Series 111, 4 Cylinder

Series 113, 6 Cylinder

Series 115, Nova, 6 Cylinder

Series 117, Nova Super Sport, 6 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase: 110 Inches - All Series

Overall Length, All Except Station Wagon: 183.0"; Station Wagons: 187.4"

Tire Size:

4 & 6 Cylinder Cars: 6:50 X 13 Inches

8 Cylinder Cars: 6.95 X 14 Inches

1966 Chevy II Engines:

4 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 153 Cu. In., 90 HP

6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 194 Cu. In., 120 HP

6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 230 Cu. In., 140 HP

6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 155 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 283 Cu. In., 220 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 327 Cu. In., 275 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 327 Cu. In., 350 HP

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

Chevy II Models:

111 SERIES, 4 CYLINDER:

Model #11169; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,065; Shipping Weight: 2,535 Lbs.

Model #11111, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,028; Shipping Weight: 2,520 Lbs..

113 SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #11369; 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,127; Shipping Weight: 2,635 Lbs.

Model #11311, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,090; Shipping Weight: 2,630 Lbs..

Model #11335, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,430; Shipping Weight: 2,855 Lbs.

115 NOVA SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #11569, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,245; Shipping Weight: 2,640 Lbs.

Model #11537, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $2,272; Shipping Weight: 2,675 Lbs.

Model #11535, 4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,518; Shipping Weight: 2,885 Lbs.

NOVA SUPER SPORT SERIES, 6 CYLINDER:

Model #11737, 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 5 Passenger

Base Price: $2,430; Shipping Weight: 2,740 Lbs.

Production Note: No production total breakdown per series, model or engine.

1966 Chevy II Production:

Chevy II, 111 & 113 Series: 47,000, with 4,900 having V-8 Engines

Nova, 115 Series: 73,900 (excluding Station Wagons), with 19,600 having V-8 Engines.

Nova Super Sport, 117 Series: 10,100

1966 CHEVROLET

CHEVY II

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

4 Cylinder Engine:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC 46N

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019" (New Points)

.016" (Used Points)

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI

6 Cylinder Engine, 194 Cu. In.:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC 46N

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019" (New Points)

.016" (Used Points)

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC; 3 Degrees BTDC with A.I.R. System & Manual Transmission

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; With A.I.R. System: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; With A.I.R. System: 600 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI

6 Cylinder Engine, 230 Cu. In.:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC 46N

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019" (New Points)

.016" (Used Points)

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; With A.I.R. System: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; With A.I.R. System: 600 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder Engine, 283 Cu. In.:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC 45

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019" (New Points)

.016" (Used Points)

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

220 HP Engine: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; With A.I.R. System: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; With A.I.R. System: 600 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder Engine, 327 Cu. In.:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug:

Type AC 44

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019" (New Points)

.016" (Used Points)

Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

With A.I.R. System & Manual Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC

With A.I.R. System & Automatic Transmission: 2 Degrees ATDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 500 RPM; With A.I.R. System: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive; With A.I.R. System: 600 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/4 to 6-1/2 PSI

Capacities, All Series:

With 4 Cylinder Engine

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 8 Quarts

With Heater Only: 9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 9 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 4 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

With 6 Cylinder Engine, 194 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater Only: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

With 6 Cylinder Engine, 230 & 250 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater Only: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 283 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater Only: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 2 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change

Rear Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 327 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

275 HP Engine:

With No Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts

350 HP Engine:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 2 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 1-1/2 Quarts with Normal Change

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1966 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Rear Axle & Specifications-All Series Chevy II:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Check with dial gauge

Adnustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: 5-10 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings: .010"

Used Bearings: .010"

Brake Specifications, Chevy II:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2 inches

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Drum Brakes: 1" (With Metallic Linings, 7/8")

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Chevy II:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber: +1/2 Degree

Toe In; 1/4 to 3/8 inches;

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18.7 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

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Air Conditioning, Powerglide Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes, Power Steering, AM Manual Radio, AM Push Button Radio with Rear Seat Speaker, Tinted Glass, Heavy Duty Brakes, Grille Guard, Rear Bumper Guard, Padded Dash, Luggage Rack for Station Wagon, Two-Tone Paint, Power Tailgate Window (Wagons), Divided Second Seat (Wagons), Full Wheel Covers, Wire Wheel Covers, Tachometer, Positraction Rear Axle, Heavy Duty Clutch, Alternator Options, 6 & 8 Cylinder Engine Options.

Paint Colors & Codes:

AA Tuxedo Black

CC Ermine White

DD Mist Blue Poly

EE Danube Blue Poly

FF Marine Blue Poly

HH Willow Green Poly

KK Artesian Turquoise Poly

LL Tropic Turquoise Poly

MM Aztec Bronze Poly

NN Madeira Maroon Poly

PP Evening Orchid Poly

RR Regal Red

SS Sandalwood Tan Poly

VV Cameo Beige

WW Chatau Gray Poly

YY Lemonwood Yellow

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: None

1966 Chevy II Historical Data:

1966 Chevrolet Model Year Introduction date is not avaiable.

Model Year Production: Approximately 143,900 Chevy II's.

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