68 Pontiac 350 for the Safari

[G-Body_Vet]

If he says it's a '68 and the G198 is right, I'd be looking at the mount bosses on the block next. Pre '70 won't have 5 holes. I'd be double checking that YE code again. Wouldn't it be crazy if he lucked out and got a 455?!!!

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Waller Racing says a '68 with the YE code is a 340hp 400. Check the engine casting number. #9790071 is a 400.

 

[crazy'boutOlds]

Ok, went out in the dark. How about a YE? It looks like there's a 69 cast by the distributor.
So, Do I now have a 69 400?

I apologize, but I'm a newbie to the Pontiac way of life.

 

[crazy'boutOlds]

no, it's 979?079

 

[G-Body_Vet]

...079 is a 350.

 

[Bonnewagon]

OK, that's a great list. I think you need to investigate a bit more.

 

[crazy'boutOlds]

So, with all the info, I think I'm even more confused :|

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Hope this link works
http://www.wallaceracing.com/cgi-bin/engine3.cgi

1968 350 HO 320 HP WK M 10.5 067 18 1-4 7028269 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 HO 320 HP WR M 10.5 066 18 1-4 7028269 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 265 HP WC M 9.2 254 17 1-2 7028271 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 265 HP WD M 9.2 254 17 1-2 7028071 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 265 HP YJ M 9.2 254 17 1-2 7028062 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 265 HP YN A 9.2 254 17 1-2 7028062/72 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 320 HP YM A 10.5 066 18 1-4 7028266 Block Casting # 9790079
1968 350 320 HP YP A 10.5 067 18 1-4 7028266 Block Casting # 9790079

 

[crazy'boutOlds]

What perches do I need? It only has two holes on the engine side. The ones I posted a pic of won't work?

 

[Bonnewagon]

Looks like YE is a '69 350. The casting date would support a summer of '68 production run for the '69 model year. WHEW!!