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Old 10-14-2021, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocky Rotella View Post
I supposed the bigger question is, how many warranty failures did Pontiac have that required a new fitted block (block, main caps, and pistons) each year? If I had to guess, I'd say it's a relatively low number. And combine that with the sheer number of fitted blocks Pontiac sold over the parts counter to racers, the SR blocks that are out there, not all were destined for warranty repair.
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All I know is I replaced two of them in early 1970 that were 1969 RA-IV 400 engines.
In both cases the block was changed as well as related required parts. Both engines in my opinion were abused prior to the failures.

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