What is the bore and stroke of a Pontiac 400?
With a 4.12-inch bore and a 3.75-inch stroke, Pontiac’s 400 had similar bore and stroke to Chevy’s big-block 396 (even when the Chevy actually displaced 402 cubic inches).
Where can I find the Pontiac engine number?
However, these are all searchable online or can be found in Mark Allen’s booklet, Pontiac V8 Engines Factory Casting Number and Code Guide 1955–81, which is available on Amazon or eBay.
Where is the casting code on a Pontiac V8?
The Engine Unit Number is located under the passenger-side cylinder head just above the Engine Code. It is 6 or 7 digits long and represents the sequential production number of the engine. 1955 to 1963 Casting code is located on the passenger side of the block. 1964 to 1967 Located on the back of the engine near the Distributor.
Where can I get Pontiac parts for my car?
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How to identify Pontiac V-8 engine blocks?
Pontiac blocks are interesting power plants that are often misunderstood and improperly identified by sellers and buyers alike. The blocks of all Pontiac V-8s from the 287 to the 455 are the same size and very close to the same weight, which can make it more difficult to identify the 11 different engine displacements produced from 1955–79.
Where do you find the engine code on a Pontiac?
1st Number = “2” for Pontiac. 2nd number = Production year. 3rd Letter = The assembly plant. The Last 6 Digits equaling the last 6 digits of the vehicle’s VIN. Beginning in 1955 a 2-digit engine code was stamped just under the passenger-side cylinder head.
The Engine Unit Number is located under the passenger-side cylinder head just above the Engine Code. It is 6 or 7 digits long and represents the sequential production number of the engine. 1955 to 1963 Casting code is located on the passenger side of the block. 1964 to 1967 Located on the back of the engine near the Distributor.
Where is the block date code on a Pontiac V8?
The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. The first letter equals the month. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year.
How can you tell the year of a Pontiac engine?
The date code is 4 digits. The first digit is the month, the next 2 digits are the day of the month, and the last digit is the year (6 could be 1966 or 1976). This page will help you identify the year and size of your Pontiac engine. “455” stamping on drivers side front of engine, click picture for larger image Photo courtesy of Rob Conrads.