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1955 Pontiac V8
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That article is a pretty good overview of the introduction of the Pontiac V-8. I didn't find anything blatantly wrong in the article, which is rare. Some nice pictures and even a little credit given for some of the unique Pontiac innovations.
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Thanks, nice article.
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The. article confused me (and i hope others), regarding overheav Valves. PMD was first to get U.S.A. out of Automotive Flatheads.
Aircraft had Overhead valves. But PMD got Cars into Overhead Valves. |
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Well, what did you expect, researched accuracy? This is the internet you know. "In 1904, the world's first production OHV engine was released in the Buick Model B. The engine was a flat-twin design with two valves per cylinder. The engine was very successful for Buick, with the company selling 750 such cars in 1905." |
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Wrong. Buick was the most persistent with OHV engines. Almost every Buick has had overhead valves.
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The article mentions they used the Pontiac V8 up until 1981, is that right? And then.. why did they use Olds engines in the late 70's firebirds & trans ams?
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Seems i was mistaken. Perhaps the subtlty is Stud-Post Ball Rocker versus Shaft Rocker. Otherwise, I have to reread the Clayton B Leach, Edmund Windeler SAE Paper on their Ball-Rocker Valvetrain Invention. |
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Similar basic design for the 265 & 301 in 1977-1981. Olds engines were used due to emissions. Starting in 1977 GM went to "engine by General Motors" instead of guaranteeing you got the division of car you ordered's engine (unless you ordered the high end performance like the W72). Lots of unhappy customers over that.
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Wow that's a sure way to annoy customers.
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Yes. Or you order a 350 and it could be a Buick, Chevy, Olds, or Pontiac 350 in any of the car lines! People got mad enough that there was a class action lawsuit I believe. GM started putting the disclaimer much bolder and in your face after that.
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