207 Engine parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, in 35 part types, covering all 4 engine options (3.8L 230cid L6, 4.6L 283cid V8, 5.2L 318cid V8 and 5.3L 327cid V8). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1966 Checker Aerobus, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. Most of the listed parts are Connecting Rod Bearing (38 parts), Valve Cover Gasket (14 parts) and Crankshaft Main Bearing (13 parts). The other 32 part types cover the remaining 142 parts.
The 1966 Checker Aerobus was sold with 4 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
13 brands supply engine parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, led by MAHLE / CLEVITE (63 parts), FEL-PRO (32 parts) and ARP (31 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, High Performance and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1966 Checker Aerobus. 35 parts have it, including SEALED POWER 1235M (Camshaft Bearing) and MAHLE / CLEVITE CB663A (Connecting Rod Bearing). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Bolt Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5349701 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black Oxide12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5349801 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5349601 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stainless Steel Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5349501 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stainless Steel12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Bolt kits.
ARP supplies the 4 Bolt Kit parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus.
Part numbers include ARP 5349701, ARP 5349801 and ARP 5349601, among others listed above.
Camshaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALED POWER Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1235M | 🇺🇸 US | Babbitt StyleFull Round Design | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SH290S | 🇺🇸 US | Full Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SH1349S | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceFull Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1750M | 🇺🇸 US | Babbitt Style2.030 IN Maximum Housing Bore | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1749M | 🇺🇸 US | AluminumBi-Metal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
5 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from SEALED POWER and MAHLE / CLEVITE. SEALED POWER 1235M carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes SEALED POWER 1235M, MAHLE / CLEVITE SH290S and MAHLE / CLEVITE SH1349S and the remaining parts above.
Camshaft Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1341001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Camshaft bolts.
This group shows a single part: ARP 1341001.
Connecting Rod Bearing
High Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 11663H | 🇺🇸 US | Performance H SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 11663HX | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceExtra Oil Clearance of .001 | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 11663HD | 🇺🇸 US | High Performancewith dowel hole | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 11663HC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceCoated | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 11663HXC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceCoated | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803HPN | 🇺🇸 US | SetAlecular (Racing Line) | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803XPNX | 🇺🇸 US | Race bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black]Set | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803XPN | 🇺🇸 US | Race bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black]Set | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803XPND | 🇺🇸 US | SetRace bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black] | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803XPNC | 🇺🇸 US | pmaxkote (racing line), polymer coatedSet | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803HPNX | 🇺🇸 US | Setwith Extra Oil Clearance | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR867XPN | 🇺🇸 US | SetRace bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black] | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HN | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HND | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663FN | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformancePair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663VN | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceNarrowed | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663VXN | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001in Extra Oil Clearance / Narrowed | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663FND | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformancePair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663FXN | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformancePair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663FXND | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformancePair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HXN | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001in Extra Oil Clearance / Narrowed | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HXND | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001 in Extra Oil Clearance / Narrowed / Doweled Connecting Rod | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HNC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HXNC | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001in Extra Oil Clearance / Narrowed / Coated | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663HNDC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663A | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Pair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663P | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Pair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663A8 | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB663P8 | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2555CP | 🇺🇸 US | Overplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 82555A | 🇺🇸 US | SetA-Series aluminum bearings | View on Amazon |
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CR803SI | 🇺🇸 US | SetBimetal (Aluminum Silicon Base) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB1776A | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Pair | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CB1776A8 | 🇺🇸 US | A Series (Aluminum)Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2555A | 🇺🇸 US | A-Series Aluminum BearingsStandard Shaft Minimum (Inch): 2.0990 In | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2020CP | 🇺🇸 US | Overplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 82555CP | 🇺🇸 US | SetOverplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 82020CP | 🇺🇸 US | SetOverplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
38 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB663A carries the "Popular" badge. High Performance and Standard Replacement are all represented, and High Performance alone accounts for 25 parts.
Connecting Rod Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1346001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Small Journal 11/32" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts.
This group shows a single part: ARP 1346001.
Conversion / Lower Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3777332 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CS77332 | 🇺🇸 US | Multi-PieceRear Main Seal Not Included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | CS1178 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes 2 Piece Rear Main Seal | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 081005601 | 🇺🇸 US | with 2 Piece Rear Main Seal | View on Amazon |
This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from ENGINE PRO, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.
This group includes ENGINE PRO 3777332, FEL-PRO CS77332 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS1178 and the remaining parts above.
Crankshaft Main Bearing
High Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MB554XP | 🇺🇸 US | SetRace bearings, Trimetal [Pmax Black] | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS429H | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS429HX | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceH Series (Tri-Metal) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS429HC | 🇺🇸 US | High PerformanceCoated | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS429HXC | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance.001in Extra Oil Clearance / Coated | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MB554AM | 🇺🇸 US | SetBimetal (Aluminum Base) | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS429P | 🇺🇸 US | P Series (Tri-Metal)Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 994M | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 6688M | 🇺🇸 US | SetOverplated Copper-Lead Alloy | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 7329MA | 🇺🇸 US | SetA-Series aluminum bearings | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 12429H | 🇺🇸 US | Performance H SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 12429HC | 🇺🇸 US | Performance H Series CoatedSet | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 12429HXC | 🇺🇸 US | Performance H Series +.001 Bearing Oversize CoatedSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
13 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB554AM.
The High Performance section lists 5 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB554XP is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SEALED POWER, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB554AM.
3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1345401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stud2-Bolt | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1345601 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stud4-Bolt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap bolts.
ARP supplies both parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus.
Part numbers include ARP 1345401 and ARP 1345601.
Crankshaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 99176 | 🇺🇸 US | Front0.563 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | WS99176 | 🇺🇸 US | Installation Depth: 0.81299999999999994 InShaft Diameter Minimum (In): 1.7609999999999999 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.
2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99176 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99176.
Crankshaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | BS40013 | 🇺🇸 US | Rubber | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | BS118291 | 🇺🇸 US | Rubber | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 9845 | 🇺🇸 US | Front0.375 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | NS9845 | 🇺🇸 US | Front0.375 IN Width | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | JV1627 | 🇺🇸 US | RubberSet | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5092 | 🇺🇸 US | RearSplit Type | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS2784 | 🇺🇸 US | Front9.53 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SR3932 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 191006901 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 191011601 | 🇺🇸 US | SetRubber | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | WS5092 | 🇺🇸 US | Housing Bore: 3 InMaterial: Silicone | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | WS9845 | 🇺🇸 US | Housing Bore: 2.4089999999999998 InInside Diameter: 1.7629999999999999 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
12 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS40013.
Cylinder Head Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1343601 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetHex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | ES72856 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1343701 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetBlack Oxide | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1343703 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetBlack Oxide Inner Rows, Stainless Steel Outer Row | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1343603 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetStainless Steel Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1344001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stud TypeHex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | GS33285 | 🇺🇸 US | Cylinder Head Bolt KitSet | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 141004801 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block.
8 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from ARP, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. ARP 1343601 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes ARP 1343601, FEL-PRO ES72856 and ARP 1343701 and the remaining parts above.
Cylinder Head Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 7733PT2 | 🇺🇸 US | Permatorque | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 501SD | 🇺🇸 US | Permatorque Severe Duty | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 281000 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 7733SH1 | 🇺🇸 US | with Embossed Steel Head Gaskets | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 8651PT | 🇺🇸 US | with High Performance Engine | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1178BS | 🇺🇸 US | Beaded Steel | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1178VC | 🇺🇸 US | Composite | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 54052 | 🇺🇸 US | Graphite | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1178SG | 🇺🇸 US | Graphite | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 611031900 | 🇺🇸 US | 0.045 IN Thick | View on Amazon |
This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
10 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 7733PT2 carries the "Popular" badge.
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | HS7733PT2 | 🇺🇸 US | 2-1/2 (In) Inside Diameter & 2-17/32 (In) Inside Diameter Exhaust Pipe Packing Not Included.2-17/32 (In) Inside Diameter Exhaust Pipe Packing Not Included | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | HS7733SH2 | 🇺🇸 US | with Embossed Steel Head Gaskets2-17/32 (In) Inside Diameter Exhaust Pipe Packing Not Included | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | HS7733PT2VK | 🇺🇸 US | 2-1/2 (In) Inside Diameter & 2-17/32 (In) Inside Diameter Exhaust Pipe Packing Not Included.Permatorque | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | HS7733SH2VK | 🇺🇸 US | 2-17/32 (In) Inside Diameter Exhaust Pipe Packing Not Includedwith Embossed Steel Head Gaskets | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | HS1178BJ | 🇺🇸 US | Contains Beaded Steel Cylinder Head GasketIncludes Valve Stem Seals | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | HS1178VJ | 🇺🇸 US | Contains Composite Cylinder Head Gasket, Exhaust Pipe Gasket Not IncludedIncludes Valve Stem Seals | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 021007601 | 🇺🇸 US | with Multi-Layer Steel Head Gasket | View on Amazon |
This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
7 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. FEL-PRO HS7733PT2 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes FEL-PRO HS7733PT2, FEL-PRO HS7733SH2 and FEL-PRO HS7733PT2VK and the remaining parts above.
Cylinder Head Spacer Shim
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 55138 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 711382900 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims.
2 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE 55138 and VICTOR REINZ 711382900.
Engine Kit Gasket Set
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | FS7733PT2 | 🇺🇸 US | 2-17/32 (In) Inside Diameter Exhaust Pipe Packing Not IncludedOverhaul Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 953033 | 🇺🇸 US | Full Gasket Set | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 301000 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | FS7733SH2 | 🇺🇸 US | Overhaul SetRear Main Seal Not Included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | FS1178BJ | 🇺🇸 US | Contains Beaded Steel Cylinder Head GasketFull Gasket Set | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 011004401 | 🇺🇸 US | Multi Layered Steel | View on Amazon |
This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.
6 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINE PRO and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO FS7733PT2 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes FEL-PRO FS7733PT2, MAHLE / CLEVITE 953033 and ENGINE PRO 301000 and the remaining parts above.
Harmonic Balancer
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | PB2221ST | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance Street Series Damper 6.75" OD | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | PB1012ST | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance Street Series Damper 6.10" OD | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | PB1046ST | 🇺🇸 US | High Performance Street Series Damper 8.00" OD | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | PB2221SS | 🇺🇸 US | SFI Race Series Damper 6.75" Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | PB1012SS | 🇺🇸 US | SFI Race Series Damper 6.10" Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| ENGINE PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | PB1046SS | 🇺🇸 US | SFI Race Series Damper 8.00" Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine.
ENGINE PRO supplies the 6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus. ENGINE PRO PB2221ST carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include ENGINE PRO PB2221ST, ENGINE PRO PB1012ST and ENGINE PRO PB1046ST, among others listed above.
Harmonic Balancer Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4306801 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1342501 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 5/8 Socket Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2342501 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 13/16 Socket Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts.
3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from ARP.
Listed part numbers: ARP 4306801, ARP 1342501 and ARP 2342501.
Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 88176 | 🇺🇸 US | Except flange tear line | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 16202 | 🇺🇸 US | Use with Installation Tool | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | A228 | 🇺🇸 US | Nickel Plated Formed Steel | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 5000 | 🇺🇸 US | KitNitrile | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 711347500 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface.
5 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 4 brands — NATIONAL, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 88176.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 88176, FEL-PRO 16202 and MAHLE / CLEVITE A228, among others listed above.
Intake Manifold Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1342001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1342101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black Oxide12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4342001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stainless Steel Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4342101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stainless Steel12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts.
ARP supplies the 4 Intake Manifold Bolt parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus.
Part numbers include ARP 1342001, ARP 1342101 and ARP 4342001, among others listed above.
Intake Manifold Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS9617 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | MS15315 | 🇺🇸 US | CompositeContains One Crossover Restrictor | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 111062601 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
3 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes FEL-PRO MS9617, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15315 and VICTOR REINZ 111062601.
Oil Drain Plug Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 70822 | 🇺🇸 US | 0.500 (in) Inside Diameter x 0.900 (in) Outside DiameterFlat Washer | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2051 | 🇺🇸 US | Composite | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 711346200 | 🇺🇸 US | 0.500 IN Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
3 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes FEL-PRO 70822, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051 and VICTOR REINZ 711346200.
Oil Pan Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2341802 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black OxideHex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4341802 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | With Standard 2 Piece Cork GasketStainless Steel Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2341901 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stainless SteelHex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2341902 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 4341804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | With 1 Piece Rubber GasketStainless Steel Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Oil Pan bolts.
5 Oil Pan Bolt parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from ARP. The "Popular" part is ARP 2341802.
This group includes ARP 2341802, ARP 4341802 and ARP 2341901 and the remaining parts above.
Oil Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | OS5197C2 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | OS34509T | 🇺🇸 US | PermadryplusIncludes Snaps | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | OS5197C4 | 🇺🇸 US | CorkExhaust Pipe Flange Gasket Included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | OS30568X | 🇺🇸 US | Cork-Rubber | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | OS30568XTC | 🇺🇸 US | Cork with Metal Carrier | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | OS32458 | 🇺🇸 US | Rubber with Plastic Carrier | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 101017001 | 🇺🇸 US | 18 Bolt PanExcept Exhaust Pipe Packing | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 101010401 | 🇺🇸 US | with Exhaust Pipe Packing | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 101007901 | 🇺🇸 US | Improved Design | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
9 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS5197C2.
This group includes FEL-PRO OS5197C2, FEL-PRO OS34509T and FEL-PRO OS5197C4 and the remaining parts above.
Oil Pump Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1347901 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Oil Pump shafts.
This group shows a single part: ARP 1347901.
Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 72665 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | H31354 | 🇺🇸 US | NylonRetainer Material: Plastic | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 711403800 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor to oil pump shaft retainer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Oil Pump Shaft Guide retainers.
3 Oil Pump Shaft Guide / Retainer parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes FEL-PRO 72665, MAHLE / CLEVITE H31354 and VICTOR REINZ 711403800.
Piston
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | L2165F | 🇺🇸 US | Flat Head4 Valve Reliefs | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILV-O-LITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1423 | 🇺🇸 US | Offset Pin ConfigurationPress Pin Type | View on Amazon |
| SEALED POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 310AP | 🇺🇸 US | Flat HeadRing Groove Widths: 5/64in, 5/64in, 3/16in | View on Amazon |
| SILV-O-LITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3413 | 🇺🇸 US | Centered Pin ConfigurationPress Pin Type | View on Amazon |
| SILV-O-LITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 3413K1 | 🇺🇸 US | Centered Pin ConfigurationPress Pin Type | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo.
5 Piston parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from SILV-O-LITE and SEALED POWER. SILV-O-LITE 1423 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Premium section lists 1 option from SEALED POWER — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. SEALED POWER L2165F is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from SILV-O-LITE and SEALED POWER. SILV-O-LITE 1423 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: SILV-O-LITE 1423, SEALED POWER L2165F and SEALED POWER 310AP, plus the other parts above.
Piston Ring
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | S40564CP | 🇺🇸 US | PremiumMaterial Carbon Steel / Cast Iron / Stainless Steel | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 40564CP | 🇺🇸 US | PremiumMaterial Carbon Steel / Cast Iron / Stainless Steel | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | S50564CP | 🇺🇸 US | Single Cylinder SetChrome Facing | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 50564CP | 🇺🇸 US | SetChrome Facing | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.
MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies the 4 Piston Ring parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus.
The Premium section: 2 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE. MAHLE / CLEVITE S40564CP is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE. MAHLE / CLEVITE S50564CP is listed in this group.
This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE S40564CP, MAHLE / CLEVITE 40564CP and MAHLE / CLEVITE S50564CP and the remaining parts above.
Rocker Arm Stud
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1347103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Installed Height 1.770?Adjuster Thread Length 0.670? | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1347104 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3/8" With Roller Rocker | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 1347101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2347201 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3/8-7/16" Rocker Arm Stud Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Rocker Arm studs.
4 Rocker Arm Stud parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from ARP.
Part numbers include ARP 1347103, ARP 1347104 and ARP 1347101, among others listed above.
Timing Camshaft Gear Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 2341001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Timing Camshaft Gear bolts.
One part is listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus — ARP 2341001.
Timing Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | TCS51241 | 🇺🇸 US | Repair Sleeve Not Included | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | T27781 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | TCS45165 | 🇺🇸 US | with Sleeve 'N' Seal | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | JV779 | 🇺🇸 US | SetContains Extended Case Lip Relocator Timing Cover Seal | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | JV779TC | 🇺🇸 US | Contains 1/4in Thick Front End StripsSet | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | JV919 | 🇺🇸 US | SetIncludes Repair Sleeve | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 151034001 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 151026301 | 🇺🇸 US | SetDoes Not Include RTV | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
8 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS51241.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO TCS51241, MAHLE / CLEVITE T27781 and FEL-PRO TCS45165, among others listed above.
Timing Cover Repair Sleeve Tool
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 16312 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Timing Cover Repair Sleeve tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes.
This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 16312.
Timing Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 65022 | 🇺🇸 US | Rubber1/2" Wide | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 49328 | 🇺🇸 US | Rubber3/8" Wide | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 191035801 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
3 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 65022, MAHLE / CLEVITE 49328 and VICTOR REINZ 191035801.
Valve Cover Gasket
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS12869T | 🇺🇸 US | Permadryplus | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS50732 | 🇺🇸 US | SetIncludes Washers | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 151057501 | 🇺🇸 US | SetImproved Design | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS12869 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS12869R | 🇺🇸 US | Rubber | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS12869AC | 🇺🇸 US | Cork | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS50265C | 🇺🇸 US | High Temperature DesignCork | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS38110 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork-RubberMounting Hole Quantity: 12 | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS38110R | 🇺🇸 US | SetMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS38110TC | 🇺🇸 US | Cork with Metal CarrierMounting Hole Quantity: 8 | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | VS12869 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Set | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 151058701 | 🇺🇸 US | SetCork | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 151050201 | 🇺🇸 US | SetHigh Temperature Design | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 151050101 | 🇺🇸 US | SetCork | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
14 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO VS12869T.
Premium: 3 parts, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ. A representative part number is FEL-PRO VS12869T.
Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 1 other brand. A representative part number is FEL-PRO VS12869.
Valve Cover Load Spreader
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | ES72676 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | GS33825 | 🇺🇸 US | Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader SetSteel | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 181003401 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Valve Cover Load spreaders.
3 Valve Cover Load Spreader parts are listed for the 1966 Checker Aerobus, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO ES72676, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33825 and VICTOR REINZ 181003401.
Valve Stem Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS5112 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS10058 | 🇺🇸 US | Set | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS45229 | 🇺🇸 US | SetMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS45418 | 🇺🇸 US | FluoroelastomerValve Stem Seal Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | SS45264 | 🇺🇸 US | SetMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 121001801 | 🇺🇸 US | SetContains 8 Pieces | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.3L 327cid V8 | 121004001 | 🇺🇸 US | SetContains 16 Pieces | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
7 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO SS5112.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO SS5112, FEL-PRO SS10058 and MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45229, plus the other parts above.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1966 Checker Aerobus
On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.
- Match the engine first. Every engine part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Connecting Rod Bearing and Valve Cover Gasket .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1966 Checker Aerobus?
Our catalog currently lists 207 engine parts for the 1966 Checker Aerobus across 35 subcategories and 13 brands, covering all 4 engine options (3.8L 230cid L6, 4.6L 283cid V8, 5.2L 318cid V8 and 5.3L 327cid V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do engine parts differ between 1966 Checker Aerobus engines?
Yes. Every engine part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1966 Checker Aerobus?
Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1966 Checker Aerobus was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1966 Checker Aerobus?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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