Event Coverage This is bugging me (Paul Burke Deuce Coupe @ Jalopy Jamboree).

I just noticed this today. What’s the engine in this coupe?



Maybe it’s the blue color, but something about the heads and valve covers on this engine is making me think that it’s not the Small Block Chevy that Street Rodder claims. Is it a Pontiac? Early Olds?

-Dave

 

The Olds' head flair out at the Exhuast ports. I don't think this one does.

 

Fuel pumps on the wrong side for a SBC.

I'm Guessin B-O-P of some sort, but a little later engine for sure (late 60's, early 70's?).

 

I guess Pontiac, but I am by no means any expert.

 

Looks like a 326 Pontiac to me,......

 

It's a Poncho...probably post '64...the fuel pump, head slope down to the spark plug from the valve covers...any photos that show the siamese center exhaust ports? It could be anything from a 301, 326, 350, 389, 400 or a 455...sneaky little buggers us Pontiac guys are, we use the same block for all of em

 

Only Pontiac guys are willing to paint their motors baby blue.

 

One more vote for Pontiac. If it's an origional 389 tri-power it's probably worth it's weight in gold.

Frank

 

That's 'cause we know you guys must be embarassed when you lose to a baby blue "girly" motor...man, that must be rough on the ego...hahaha...

 

Deuce 3-window with a tripower Pontiac is darned close to my dad's dream car. Thanks for reinforcing my thoughts, nice to know I can spot my overheads.

-Dave