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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 01:52 AM
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Posted By Dauntless1971
No it is an early 75 block 988

No it is an early 75 block 988
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 12:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By Dauntless1971
Not to much information available. It is at a...

Not to much information available. It is at a shop having been removed for a LS swap. 100 percent complete carb, alternator,ps pump, starter, etc minus exhaust manifolds. it looks like it was just...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By Dauntless1971
Desired compression ratio

I just read the 411np are minus 14 cc pistons. I also now see they are 1.7 CP so if the deck was zero there is not much chance of any other piston being used. Though if someone uses those pistons I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By Dauntless1971
8 brow pistons in rebuilt 400

I found a rebuilt 400 engine that may not have even had break-in oil changed yet. The price seems fair considering cost of machine work nowadays. But it has the 8 valve relief jobber cast 411np...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,467
Posted By Dauntless1971
I had him down to 600 dollars, my concern has it...

I had him down to 600 dollars, my concern has it had already been bored over once. Who knows maybe twice. We were going to drop the oil pan last Friday and check the piston size but a little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2022, 01:54 AM
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Posted By Dauntless1971
It is a little bit funny he had it listed for 6...

It is a little bit funny he had it listed for 6 months as a 350/400 combo. I had him take a few pictures. The block is a 9790071 the date ends with an 8 can't read the rest and 15 heads. No doubt it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2022, 02:42 PM
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Views: 1,467
Posted By Dauntless1971
Would you deal with this seller? 68 YE 400 15 heads

Engine and transmission from 1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 400 (rare) ENGINE AND 400 TH TRANSMISSION. I WILL NOT DISMANTLE THIS ENGINE FOR INSPECTIONS. IF YOU BUY THIS, KNOW YOU ARE BUYING A BLOCK THAT NEEDS...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By Dauntless1971
Any advantage to using nos Pontiac 350 head gaskets.

It appears all normally priced head gasket have 4.2-4.3 openings. I seen some Corteco 20313CS new old stock head gaskets with 3.93 openings. There a couple of different brands available, but it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dauntless1971
That exact lifter was cylinder 8 exhaust it was...

That exact lifter was cylinder 8 exhaust it was the only one that had a light trail of rust going right to it from the cylinder head. Really just the smallest ring of rust on the top of it. The oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dauntless1971
I checked the engine code YB for 75 is a 2 barrel...

I checked the engine code YB for 75 is a 2 barrel version, though I have a non egr 72 Pontiac 4 barrel version to use. Now this engine does have etched numbers on the rods. And paint pen writing on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dauntless1971
Last couple of photos for now

Ok here is inside the oil pan.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dauntless1971
Never started

The engine was never started since overhaul. I suppose the owner was trying to freshen it up. I guess to do this right I will need to add some more tools to my collection. My 65 Tempest had a Chevy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dauntless1971
Special moly based oil

Well clearly the water mixed well with the oil. Cylinder 4 took the most water in. You can see how it darkened the cylinder wall at the skirt. Appears to be a low mileage engine with stock pistons....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dauntless1971
Saving rebuilt engine left to weather before started

I picked up a late 1975 350 engine yesterday. I had a feeling water had got in the engine by the rust showing in places. It seemed the 6X-4 heads having been renewed would be worth the price of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,912
Posted By Dauntless1971
I was reading up on another forum about using the...

I was reading up on another forum about using the throttle shaft and linkage bracket from the early 80's on pre 80's quadrajet and at least one person did this successfully. It was also noting that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,912
Posted By Dauntless1971
Good year Rochester for mild 400 & 200r4

I have a early 75 California smog version Rochester now. It needs an overhaul. From what I read the early 75 version is not as easy to tune as later ones. I will be using a 200r4 transmission. So I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,281
Posted By Dauntless1971
I have for the most part put this 326 on ice for...

I have for the most part put this 326 on ice for now. Since I live very close to BFE, Portland Oregon is my best hope for finding another set of heads it seems being only about 4.5 hours away. Though...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Dauntless1971
Budget

Yes the budget determines everything. I had planned on using the lowly 326 while saving up, plus the better machine shops at least by reviews left online have a 4-6 month wait here in Oregon. But I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By Dauntless1971
I just opened up a early 1975 988 400 block. All...

I just opened up a early 1975 988 400 block. All stock and it has the same number crankshaft. I think it is funny how all the information on that number crankshaft it states they have narrow counter...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Dauntless1971
Down to just the camshaft and crankshaft to...

Down to just the camshaft and crankshaft to remove. Five of the top piston rings were broke in half but still where they belong.
I am hoping to get the parts down to a machine shop that will check...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By Dauntless1971
Marking connecting rods

After what feels like wasted money on the 326 I bought for my 65 Tempest ragtop. I found a early 75 400 engine. It was still running, with a few minor issues like bad gas evaporating in carb, vacuum...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By Dauntless1971
Corrosion an indication of overall condition

I am looking at a used engine just it appears to have excessive corrosion on aluminum parts, any thoughts?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,396
Posted By Dauntless1971
Twice this year I past on fresh 350 short blocks...

Twice this year I past on fresh 350 short blocks at $500. One even came with 5C-4 heads. And the seller had paper work showing 1900 dollars of shop charges. But both of them were about a nine hour...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,396
Posted By Dauntless1971
He has a scope I will be looking at all the...

He has a scope I will be looking at all the piston/cylinder walls. YE code 69 350 with matching 47 heads. It is said to have 4 valve relief flat top pistons. Comp cams 268H cam with new springs. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,396
Posted By Dauntless1971
How much of a gamble is buying used engine?

I feel like I should of known better when I bought a used 326 recently. The seller stated screw-in rocker studs, which I thought was a plus. Though upon closer inspection it turned out repairing the...
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