Just bought a 1929 Model 66 and trying to figure out the engine size.

[prothct]

Hi all, I just took delivery of a 1929 Chrysler model 66. I am somewhat confused by what engine is in it as I have read that it could be either the 196 CI or 219 CI depending on what date it left the factory. The block number is 303029-4 and under is "CWC". I am hoping someone can help me.

[Rusty_OToole]

Is that a casting number or serial number? Serial number might help.

[prothct]

its the casting number I believe, I will have to remove the regulator to see the Serial number.

[Sasha39]

I thought that the serial number was stamped on the engine just above the first water jack,

the area that is blacked out inbetween the coil and water pump and fan.

 

Edited February 12, 2016 by Sasha39 (see edit history)

[Sasha39]

Here's an other view of a engine number for a Chrysler 66

Edited February 12, 2016 by Sasha39 (see edit history)

[prothct]

Here is a photo of mine, the regulator was installed in front of the serial number. I'll remove the regulator when I get home tonight.

[prothct]

Ok I got the serial number off the block. Its C1C492 or CIC492. any help would be most appreciated!

[keiser31]

The engine numbers for the '66' went from C1001 and went to C28055. It says that the engines with numbers above C16440 have "a larger, more powerful engine".

Edited February 12, 2016 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[prothct]

I scraped off the paint, the 2nd "C" is a actually a 0 and the I was a number 1, so its C10492. The VIN is H-099-RW, which is serial number 9840 out of 26184. Thanks to what keiser just posted and what I was told this is an early 29 model 66, I am believing it is the 196 CI model.

Edited February 12, 2016 by prothct (see edit history)

[hwellens]

Here are some specifications for your car:

 

Model 66.pdf

Edited February 13, 2016 by hwellens (see edit history)

[Sasha39]

Now I understand why you had to take of the regulator off, never seen a regulator mounted like that before.

[keiser31]

Now I understand why you had to take of the regulator off, never seen a regulator mounted like that before.

Yes....they are usually mounted on the generator in those years.

[hwellens]

Here is a photo of mine, the regulator was installed in front of the serial number. I'll remove the regulator when I get home tonight.

That car should have a cutout mounted to the generator. A regulator would not fit so it was installed on the block.