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I'm looking at a 1966 Chevrolet 4x4 and am wondering what engine would be in it? It has an updated ignition under the hood, does that mean anything? could the original engine have that?

The truck also has locking hubs, is that standard on a '66 4x4?

Something else i remember, when the truck was running and i revved the engine a light came on on the dash that i believe said GEN? Is that generator and if so does that mean anything about the battery not charging?

thanks

a 66 should have a 6 banger (292 or 250)a 283 or 327 v8...maybe, someone else will have to tell you for sure. No other engines that I know of were used.
The lockout hubs are stock, I have heard but not seen non locking hubs on these. Replacement hubs are available, BUT at about 350 bucks from milemarker.
My 66 does the same thing when revved up, it shouldn't, so it has a charge problem of some sort. Not a big fix, either an alternator or regulator. Simple-ist to put on a one wire alt.
An original motor should have a points ign. Anything newer is better unless you are a resto guy. HEI runs and idles so much better AND everyone has forgotten how to use a dwell meter for setting points. Hope this helps.

I have a '64 4WD sales brochure and order sheet indicating free wheeling hubs were an option for $78.55. The 230 and 292 inline sixes and 283 V8 were available that year.

From John Gunnell's book it looks like the 327 V8 became available in 1966.

"AND everyone has forgotten how to use a dwell meter for setting points."

Well Fireball, not quite everyone....of course at my age I can't remember where I put it!

Yeah, the wires rotted off mine, So I got HEI. AND.....I bought another NOS points distributor just in case.....