1966 Engine Detailing

[Tim T.]

As my project continues I got photos from shop and a couple items popped up immediately. Would like to verify if i got this right. On a 66 327/300hp oil filler tube should be black not orange? Cap also black not chrome? The water outlet should be aluminum not orange? Thanks

[Joe L.]

Re: 1966 Engine Detailing

As my project continues I got photos from shop and a couple items popped up immediately. Would like to verify if i got this right. On a 66 327/300hp oil filler tube should be black not orange? Cap also black not chrome? The water outlet should be aluminum not orange? Thanks

Tim------


The oil filler tube was painted semi-gloss black (it was installed at St. Louis so it was not painted with the engine). The oil filler cap was black but it was not painted. It was a black electroplated finish. The thermostat housing was painted with the engine and, thus, was orange. Engines with aluminum manifolds had natural aluminum or aluminum painted thermostat housings.

[Tim T.]

Re: 1966 Engine Detailing

Thanks Joe,
Wanted to make sure I was correct on these items. They painted oil filler orange w chrome cap and left thermostat housing natural. So I'll have them fix these minor issues. Appreciate the reply. Tim

[Larry E.]

Re: 1966 Engine Detailing

Another question for Joe>This comes up once in a while also>
Is there or is there not a bracket that holds the PCV Hose that connects the Carb to the PCV Valve? Pictures Below>
Thanks Larry