Unfortunately for us, nearly all parts manufacturers now list (and have for
years) Imperial parts under the heading of Chrysler. This means that for me to
get effective service, I call my car a Chrysler Imperial when looking for a
part. (Please don't faint!) If they try to sell me a part for a New Yorker, or
a Newport, I try to explain that there is another whole category called
Imperial. Usually they find it, but sometimes our parts are are grouped as "New
Yorker/Imperial".
Even though we know that our cars come from a separate division of the company,
we need to acknowledge that most parts stores employ people who weren't alive
when our cars were made, and are unaware of this issue.
I find that by accepting this and moving on, I have much less trouble
purchasing the parts I need from my favorite auto parts stores.
This is also true in the classified ad section of newspapers, as well as with
our friends at E-baymotors.
Paul
In a message dated 5/26/2004 10:06:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, FltSgt writes:
>
>
> Tom
>
> We too have a '66 Imperial Division vehicle. Most of the time when I need /
> want mechanical parts I go to the local NAPA.
>
> The internal parts of your enginge is the same as Chryslers '66 New Yorker.
>
> The left ( drivers side ) exhaust manifold is differant than the '66 New
> Yorker. Their "dump" location is differant.
>
> The '66 Imperial Division valve covers are also only for the Imperials since
> they have the attached spark plug holders to the valve cover.
>
> Your standard alternator has an higher amp than the lessor Chrysler ( 34.5 ).
> Your amps should be 44 or 51 if it still has the original alternator.
>
> Due to the weight of the larger full framed Imperials over the smaller
> unibodied and thinner skinned sheet metaled Chryslers the standard issue
> transmission is a close cousin to the truck or motor home torqueflight.
>Either way a 727
> filter is a 727 filter.
>
> To handle the above weight the Imperials have 9/16" wheel studs over the
> Chryslers 1/2". Your brakes are 11" x 3" all the way around, vs the 11" x 2
>3/4
> front and 11" x 2 1/2" rears of the Chryslers.
>
> I hope some of this information is useful for you the next time you need a
> part or when they call the Imperial a Chrysler.
>
> Rodger & Gabby
> Colo Spgs
>
>
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