The Commander Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi GuysI'm just got a early straight eight engine with markings on the side of the block. Researching the internet I believe it is an early PontiacThe serial number on the engine is 8 72706CCan anyone help me identify the year Thanks Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 pontiac made the straight eight from 1933 to 1954, can you see a casting date on the cylinder head ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commander Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 The number 8 72706C was stamped into the block. I will check the casting numbers ... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I think the engine number suggests it is 1936. Not sure about the letter C though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commander Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thanks nzcarnerd Appreciate the time Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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