What does PHS mean?
Public Health Service
The Public Health Service (PHS) administers a number of critically important health agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What kind of engine did a Pontiac 389 have?
So as we get ready to work on our next Redline Rebuild engine time-lapse with a mid-1960s Pontiac 389 V-8, I dove into these power mills and their ground-pounding torque, which made them top contenders of the ’60s and ’70s muscle car wars.
Where is the engine code on a Pontiac V8?
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. Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. * For the year, more info is needed as the 8 can mean 58, 68, or 78.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac 421 HO have?
First offered as an option in 1963, the 421 HO came in a 4-barrel engine of 320 hp (239 kW) and one Tri-Power H-O version with a hotter cam and efficient iron exhaust manifolds and rated at 370 hp (276 kW). Pontiac offered this to the public as a streetable version of the 421 SD.
Where do you find the number 428 on Pontiac engine blocks?
As you look there you may find a pretty simple clue that will end your engine identifying search. On 1968–69 428 blocks you will find “428” stamped between the freeze plugs. On blocks produced in 1970 and after, you will find 350, 400, or 455 stamped towards the left side of the front of the block.
What are the engine codes for a 1968 Pontiac?
Pontiac Engine Codes 1964 326 250 HP 92x ,96-0 1967 428 376 HP WJ,XK ,Y3,Yk 1968 350 265 HP WD,WC ,YN,YJ 1968 350 320 HP WR,WK ,YP,YM 1968 400 265 HP XM,YA
How can you tell what engine is in a Pontiac?
Together with the casting code and casting date you can determine where what the engine is. Starting in 1965 Pontiac began using a 2 digit letter code. As a general rule, “W” coded blocks are manual transmission and “Y” coded blocks are automatics. And most of the “Z” coded blocks are also auto. The “X” coded blocks are a little of both.
When did Pontiac start using a letter code?
Starting in 1965 Pontiac began using a 2 digit letter code. As a general rule, “W” coded blocks are manual transmission and “Y” coded blocks are automatics. And most of the “Z” coded blocks are also auto.
Where is the VIN number on a Pontiac?
“455” stamping on drivers side front of engine, click picture for larger image Photo courtesy of Rob Conrads. larger image Photo courtesy of Rob Conrads. VIN number location on late 1967 to 1979 engines. It starts with “2”, a letter for the assembly plant, then the vehicle serial number.