400 ci spark plug r-46ts spark plug gap .040 point dwell 28 to 32 point gap .016 ignition timing 12b fuel pump pressure 5 to 6 1/2 idle speed 650
no such thing as a pontiac small blockstock they rockers were 1.5 ratio
Torque specs for 71-73 Pontiac 400 main cap bolts 100 ft-lbs, rear mains 120 ft-lbs. Rod bolt specs 43 ft-lbs respectively.
Bore 4.120 Stroke 3.75
20 foot pounds.
Torque to 95 foot pounds with thread locking compound.
The main bolt torque is 100lftlbs and 120 on the rear main cap.
If you set the points at 30 degrees you will be fine.
First its not called a big block, Pontiac never made a small block. it is just called a Pontiac 350. as far as tourque i t ranges from 150 to 400 depending on the year and trim
You can start by starting a dialogue with the gentleman at www.78ta.com He has a good help section, has links to companies that sell literature on the subject, white papers on the Pontiac 400, and is open to direct questions.
Answer6 cyl = 153624, clockwise rotation350 & 400 &455 = 18436572, clockwiseWRONG...All Pontiac V8 engines rotate counter clockwise.
5 quarts total 4 in the crank case and one in the oil filter.
45 foot pounds for regular connecting rods and 65 foot pounds for SD connecting rods.