Buick is OVERHEAD valve & Pontiac is a FLATHEAD. Very few if any parts exchange on engines.
Tom T.
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Thankyou for allowing me to join
I'm a Systems Engineer
I have a 1939 Dodge Bussiness coupe D11 and a 1954 Pontiac Starchief.
I guess the reason I joined is because of all the knowledge there is on the forum for flat head stright eight engines.
That the Starchief is fitted with.
I would also be interested to know how different Between Pontiac and Buick engines as well as common parts if any.
Buick is OVERHEAD valve & Pontiac is a FLATHEAD. Very few if any parts exchange on engines.
Tom T.
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Welcome, Smokey,
Tom is right. Both good engines. About as different a Mac and a PC.
Ben
Buick has always used OHV heads, going back to the original 2 cylinder in the 19 oughts.
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