Pontiac motor Id

[chromebumpers]

I know where to look on Chevy and Ford but on Pontiac? I want to see if I have the original engine so where is the VIN code on the Poncho blocks

 

[87vette81big]

On the Front of the Block Passenger Side. Right above the water pump timing cover Richard .

 

[Grumpy]

1967
Pontiac 400: WI, WQ, WU, WZ (manual), YT, XN (automatic)

1968
Pontiac 400: WZ (manual), YT (automatic)
Pontiac 400 HO: WQ (Manual), YW (automatic)
Pontiac 400 Ram Air: XN, XT (automatic), WU, WI (manual)

1969
Pontiac 400: WZ (manual), YT (automatic)
Pontiac 400 Ram Air III: WQ (manual), YW (automatic)
Pontiac 400 Ram Air IV: WH (manual), XN (automatic)

1970
Pontiac 400: WK, WS, WT (manual), XX, YS, YX (automatic)
Pontiac 455: WC, WJ, WL (HO) (manual), YC, YE (HO) (automatic)

1971
Pontiac 400: WK, WS, WT (manual), XX, YS, YX (automatic)
Pontiac 455: WC, WJ, WL (manual), YC, YE (automatic)

1972
Pontiac 400: WK (manual), YS, YX, ZS, ZX (automatic)
Pontiac 455: WD, WM (manual), YB, YE (automatic)

1973
Pontiac 400: WK, WP, WS, Y6, YG (manual), Y3, XN, YS, YX, YZ, ZK, ZX (automatic)
Pontiac 455: WT, WW (manual), YA, YC, YD, YK (automatic)
Pontiac 455 SD: W8 (manual), Y8 (automatic)

1974
Pontiac 400: WT, Y3 (manual), AD, AH, AT, YT, YZ, YF, YH, ZJ, ZK, YL, YM, A3, YT, AT, ZS, ZT (automatic)
Pontiac 455: AU, YW, YY (automatic)
Pontiac 455 SD: W8 (manual), Y8 (automatic)

1975
Pontiac 400: WT (manual), YS (automatic)
Pontiac 455: WZ (manual)

1976
Pontiac 400: Y9, YS, YZ, ZK, Y9 (automatic) WU, WT (manual)
Pontiac 455: WX

1977
L78 Pontiac 400: XA
W72 Pontiac 400: Y6, YG (automatic) WA (manual)
Olds 403: VA, VB, U2, U3

1978
L78 Pontiac 400: YA, YU
W72 Pontiac 400: X7, WC
Olds 403: VA, VB, U2, U3

1979
W72 Pontiac 400: PWH (manual only)
Olds 403: Q6, QE, QJ, QK, QL
Pontiac 301: X4, X6

1980
Pontiac 301: XC, XM, XN, YN
Pontiac 301 Turbo: YL
Chevy 305: CEL, CEM

1981
Pontiac 301: BD, BJ
Pontiac 301 Turbo: BO, CJ
Chevy 305: D6A, D6B, D6D, DHA, DHB, DHC, DHD, DHF, DHH, DHJ, DHK, DHU, DHZDJ, DKB,

READ THE LINKS

http://ronspontiacpage.com/reference-pages/blockid.htm

http://www.pontiacstreetperformance.com/psp/blockID.html

http://www.wallaceracing.com/engine.htm

http://www.teufert.net/identify/identify.htm

http://wallaceracing.com/head1.htm

pontiac combustion chamber design changes

http://ronspontiacpage.com/reference-pages/stockflowcharts.htm
your correct it could be explained in more detail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_V8_engine
http://wallaceracing.com/head1.htm
http://www.antiquecarparts.net/tech04.htm
http://www.pontiacpower.net/castnum01.html
http://ronspontiacpage.com/reference-pages/stockheadspecs.htm
http://www.bassettracing.cz28.com/custom3.html
http://www.classicpontiac.org/FAQ.asp?myPage=V8HeadInfo

http://www.wallaceracing.com/ultimatehead.htm

http://www.wallaceracing.com/ultimateflow.htm

http://www.sdperformance.com/listProducts.php?categoryID=5

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/cylinder-heads/pontiac/performer.shtml

 

[chromebumpers]

Thanks guys!

 

[chromebumpers]

Ok this is what I got on the head above and left of the timing cover:

058146 YC. Doesn't match my vin. Which is 252678X103756 so I wonder what I have for the engine?
The heads have a 36 with what looks like a pointer between the 3 and the 6. And there is another number "1017". (Looks like)

 

[87vette81big]

Ok this is what I got on the head above and left of the timing cover:

058146 YC. Doesn't match my vin. Which is 252678X103756 so I wonder what I have for the engine?
The heads have a 36 with what looks like a pointer between the 3 and the 6. And there is another number "1017". (Looks like)

I found my own Printouts Richard.
I will scan and post.
It can be confusing ID ing Pontiac V8 engines to new comers.
Tonight post for You.

 

[87vette81big]

Several ways to ID The Pontiac .

 

[87vette81big]

You found the head casting date partial.

You found the engine production sequence number.

YC Could be 1968 Pontiac 400ci 2-bbl B-body Catalina.
290 HP Rated.

 

[87vette81big]

Grumpys Chart above I recalk.
1968 #15 Heads.
400ci 2bbl with 1.96" intake Valve Heads.
High Velocity with Decent airflow.
Why it Runs Potent with a 2-bbl.
Perfect match for Now.

 

[chromebumpers]

Well the weight is correct.

 

[Grumpy]

The axle code, which is a two-character code, is stamped on the front passenger side axle tube to the left of the carrier case. For example, axle code PX G70621 found on a 1977 Trans Am would be deciphered as; PX = Ring and Pinion Gear size 3.23(shown below), G = Manufacturer, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, 062 = Julian date which is the 62nd day of 1977 or March 1, 1977, 1= is the shift when built, in this case 1st shift.

1967
UN - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
UP - 2.78 Rear Gear (Posi)
UR - 2.93 Rear Gear (Posi)
US - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
UT - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
UV - 3.36 Rear Gear (Posi)
UW - 3.55 Rear Gear (Posi)
UX - 3.90 Rear Gear (Posi)
UY - 4.33 Rear Gear (Posi)
XB - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
XC - 2.78 Rear Gear (Open)
XD - 2.93 Rear Gear (Open)
XE - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
XF - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)
XG - 3.36 Rear Gear (Open)
XH - 3.55 Rear Gear (Open)



1968
UN - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
UP - 2.78 Rear Gear (Posi)
UR - 2.93 Rear Gear (Posi)
US - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
UT - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
UV - 3.36 Rear Gear (Posi)
UW - 3.55 Rear Gear (Posi)
UX - 3.90 Rear Gear (Posi)
UY - 4.33 Rear Gear (Posi)
XB - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
XC - 2.78 Rear Gear (Open)
XD - 2.93 Rear Gear (Open)
XE - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
XF - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)
XG - 3.36 Rear Gear (Open)
XH - 3.55 Rear Gear (Open)



1969
ZB - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZC - 2.78 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZD - 2.93 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZE - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZF - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZG - 3.36 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZH - 3.55 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZK - 3.90 Rear Gear (Posi)
ZM - 4.33 Rear Gear (Posi)
YB - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
YC - 2.78 Rear Gear (Open)
YD - 2.93 Rear Gear (Open)
YE - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
YF - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)
YG - 3.36 Rear Gear (Open)
YH - 3.55 Rear Gear (Open)
1970
COF - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
COL - 3.36 Rear Gear (Posi)
COT - 3.07 Rear Gear (Posi)
COV - 3.31 Rear Gear (Posi)
COX - 3.55 Rear Gear (Posi)
COZ - 3.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CRY - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
COE - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
COK - 3.36 Rear Gear (Open)
COS - 3.07 Rear Gear (Open)
COU - 3.31 Rear Gear (Open)
COW - 3.55 Rear Gear (Open)
CRX - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)



1971
CA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CB - 4.10 Rear Gear (Posi)
CG - 3.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CJ - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
GY - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
CK - 3.42 Rear Gear (Open)
GX - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
GZ - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open) 1972
CA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CG - 3.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CJ - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
CM - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
GY - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
CK - 3.42 Rear Gear (Open)
CL - 3.42 Rear Gear (Open)
GX - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
GZ - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)
1973
CA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CM - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
GY - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
CL - 3.42 Rear Gear (Open)
GX - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
GZ - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)



1974
CA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
CM - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
GY - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
CL - 3.42 Rear Gear (Open)
GX - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
GZ - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open) 1975
PT - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
PU - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
PG - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
1976
PS - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PU - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PX - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
LD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
PJ - 2.41 Rear Gear (Open)
PD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open) 1977
PS - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PT - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PX - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PJ - 2.41 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
PH - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
PD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)
1978
PS - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PT - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PX - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PP - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PJ - 2.41 Rear Gear (Open)
PH - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
PD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)
PM - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)



1979
PS - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PV - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PT - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
PU - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
PR - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PQ - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PX - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PP - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PO - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
PJ - 2.41 Rear Gear (Open)
PH - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
PA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
PD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open) 1980
PS - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PV - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PT - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
PU - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
PO - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PQ - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PX - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PY - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
PO - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
PJ - 2.41 Rear Gear (Open)
PH - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
PA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)
PD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)
PB - 3.42 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open) 1981
PS - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PV - 2.41 Rear Gear (Posi)
PT - 2.56 Rear Gear (Posi)
PU - 2.73 Rear Gear (Posi)
PQ - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PW - 3.08 Rear Gear (Posi)
PY - 3.42 Rear Gear (Posi)
PX - 3.23 Rear Gear (Posi)
PJ - 2.41 Rear Gear (Open)
PH - 2.56 Rear Gear (Open)
PA - 2.73 Rear Gear (Open)
PC - 3.08 Rear Gear (Open)
PD - 3.23 Rear Gear (Open)

 

[chromebumpers]

It just occurred to me that I didn't get the lower block numbers yet, so it may yet be an original motor, I hope so.
I wonder if it can be seen easier from the bottom? I'll check shortly.