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==SSS's Pontiac 400 Engine== | ==SSS's Pontiac 400 Engine== | ||
The Pontiac 400 engine was obtained by the club in approx 2004 as a spare engine. It was installed into the "Bus Winch" in 2008 after the Oldsmobile 403 that had been installed broken a conrod, that in turn destroyed the block. The Pontiac engine always starts easily, even after being left untouched for months at a time, and gives good launches. | The Pontiac 400 engine was obtained by the club in approx 2004 as a spare engine. It was installed into the "Bus Winch" in 2008 after the Oldsmobile 403 that had been installed broken a conrod, that in turn destroyed the block. The Pontiac engine always starts easily, even after being left untouched for months at a time, and gives good launches. | ||
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| + | The Pontiac 400 was built in the USA between 1967 and 1979, produced power outputs between 200 to 300 BHP and was used in cars such as Pontiac Tempest, GTO, Firebirds, etc. Spare parts are still readily available for this engine, especially in the States. There are a number of companies in the UK who can supply parts off the shelf. | ||
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| + | ==Sources of Information== | ||
| + | * A simple web search can provide lots of useful information. Some good sites are: [1] and [2] | ||
| + | * The Haynes Manual, Number 19025 "Buick, Olds, Pontiac Full Sized RWD models from 1970 to 1990" covers this engine. The club has a copy - should be on the bookshelf in the clubhouse. * Ultimate American V-eight engine data book, 1949-1974, Books 1949-1974 By Peter C. Sessler. Has information about all American V8 engines, a bit of background, etc, but - most usefully - how to identify and date an engine. Has block, head and manifold castings number information - an invaluable book when buying a replacement V8 engine. Also gives power and torque output data. | ||
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| − | + | With data taken from websites and the Ultimate American V8 Book the engine has been identified and its year of manufacture found. More here on Identifying 455 Engine | |
| − | + | SSS's Oldsmobile 455 engine's bottom end has been identified as being from an Oldsmobile 455 engine, built in 1970 at the Lansing plant.It doesn't appear to have any of the features that would identify it as being from a Toronado (a front wheel drive car) so its likely its from one of the standard Oldsmobile RWD cars, such as a Cutlass Supreme, 442, Delta 88. It'll have one of two compression ratios: 9:1 (320BHP @ 4200RPM and 500lbft @3200RPM) or 10.5:1 (365BHP @ 5000RPM and 500lbft @ 3200RPM). | |
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==Spare parts== | ==Spare parts== | ||
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* Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123) | * Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123) | ||
| − | * I have ordered parts from | + | * I have ordered parts from USautomotive (01234 273155). They're very helpful and have the parts in stock, or can get them quickly. |
| − | * | + | * American Autoparts (01737 780888) are also very helpful and have most parts in stock. |
==Propane Gas Conversion== | ==Propane Gas Conversion== | ||
| − | See the | + | See the Propane Gas Conversion page for details |
Revision as of 09:29, 12 April 2010
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SSS's Pontiac 400 Engine
The Pontiac 400 engine was obtained by the club in approx 2004 as a spare engine. It was installed into the "Bus Winch" in 2008 after the Oldsmobile 403 that had been installed broken a conrod, that in turn destroyed the block. The Pontiac engine always starts easily, even after being left untouched for months at a time, and gives good launches.
Introduction
The Pontiac 400 was built in the USA between 1967 and 1979, produced power outputs between 200 to 300 BHP and was used in cars such as Pontiac Tempest, GTO, Firebirds, etc. Spare parts are still readily available for this engine, especially in the States. There are a number of companies in the UK who can supply parts off the shelf.
Sources of Information
- A simple web search can provide lots of useful information. Some good sites are: [1] and [2]
- The Haynes Manual, Number 19025 "Buick, Olds, Pontiac Full Sized RWD models from 1970 to 1990" covers this engine. The club has a copy - should be on the bookshelf in the clubhouse. * Ultimate American V-eight engine data book, 1949-1974, Books 1949-1974 By Peter C. Sessler. Has information about all American V8 engines, a bit of background, etc, but - most usefully - how to identify and date an engine. Has block, head and manifold castings number information - an invaluable book when buying a replacement V8 engine. Also gives power and torque output data.
SSS's Pontiac 400 Engine
With data taken from websites and the Ultimate American V8 Book the engine has been identified and its year of manufacture found. More here on Identifying 455 Engine SSS's Oldsmobile 455 engine's bottom end has been identified as being from an Oldsmobile 455 engine, built in 1970 at the Lansing plant.It doesn't appear to have any of the features that would identify it as being from a Toronado (a front wheel drive car) so its likely its from one of the standard Oldsmobile RWD cars, such as a Cutlass Supreme, 442, Delta 88. It'll have one of two compression ratios: 9:1 (320BHP @ 4200RPM and 500lbft @3200RPM) or 10.5:1 (365BHP @ 5000RPM and 500lbft @ 3200RPM).
Spare parts
- Oil filters are available from local parts factors (e.g Motorists Discount Centre, Newbury 01635 42015) But don't confuse the people by asking for a filter for an Olds 455 - simply ask for the filter by part number: Fram (the manufacturer's name) PH25 (the part number)(about £11) or alternative, Fram PH3429. (Other info I have suggests the following makes/model numbers of filters will work: AC PF45, Motorcraft FL-331, Purolator L20123)
- I have ordered parts from USautomotive (01234 273155). They're very helpful and have the parts in stock, or can get them quickly.
- American Autoparts (01737 780888) are also very helpful and have most parts in stock.
Propane Gas Conversion
See the Propane Gas Conversion page for details
