1974 PONTIAC
Full-Sized Cars
Model Designations:
Pontiac Catalina, Series 2BL, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Bonneville, Series 2BN, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Ville & Grand Safari, Series 2BP, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 2GK, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL69
Base Price: $4,190; Shipping Weight: 4,294 Pounds
Total Production: 46,025
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL39
Base Price: $4,347; Shipping Weight: 4,352 Pounds
Total Production: 11,769
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL57
Base Price: $4,278; Shipping Weight: 4,279 Pounds
Total Production: 40,657
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BL35
Base Price: $4,692; Shipping Weight: 4,973 Pounds
Total Production: 5,662
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2BL45
Base Price: $4,834; Shipping Weight: 5,037 Pounds
Total Production: 6,486
Total Catalina Production: 110,559
Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BN69
Base Price: $4,510; Shipping Weight: 4,384 Pounds
Total Production: 6,770
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BN39
Base Price: $4,639; Shipping Weight: 4,444 Pounds
Total Production: 6,151
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BN57
Base Price: $4,572; Shipping Weight: 4,356 Pounds
Total Production: 7,639
Total Bonneville Production: 20,560
Pontiac Grand Ville & Grand Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BP49
Base Price: $4,939; Shipping Weight: 4,515 Pounds
Total Production: 21,714
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BP47
Base Price: $4,871; Shipping Weight: 4,432 Pounds
Total Production: 11,631
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BP67
Base Price: $5,113; Shipping Weight: 4,476 Pounds
Total Production: 3,000
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BP35
Base Price: $5,109; Shipping Weight: 5,011 Pounds
Total Production: 2,894
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2BP45
Base Price: $5,256; Shipping Weight: 5,112 Pounds
Total Production: 5,255
Total Grand Ville & Grand Safari Production: 44,494
Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
Grand Prix J
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57
Base Price: $4,936; Shipping Weight: 4,096 Pounds
Total Production: 85,976
Grand Prix SJ
2 Door 'SJ' Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57
Base Price: $5,321; Shipping Weight: 4,300 Pounds
Total Production: 13,841
Total Grand Prix Production: 99,817
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
All Wagons: 127"
Catalina Passenger Cars: 124"
Grand Ville & Bonneville Passenger Cars: 124"
Grand Prix: 116"
Tire Size:
Catalina: L78 X 15"
Bonneville: H78 X 15"
Grand Ville & Grand Safari: Not Available
Grand Prix: G78 X 15"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Standard on Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Ville, & Grand Safari.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional on Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Ville & Grand Safari.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 225 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 215 H.P. Optional on Catalina, Bonneville, & Grand Ville.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 255 H.P. Optional on all Full-Sized Models.
General Engine Specifications:
See 1974 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with Idle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive with Idle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch Engines, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch , Super Duty Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R44TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap:
New Points: .019"
Used Points: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized.
Valve Specifications:
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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
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Engine Tightening Specifications:
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Capacities:
Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 24 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts
Total Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type: 3.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Grand Prix with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.2 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts
Total Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type: 3.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Other Full-Sized Models with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.4 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 25.8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts
Total Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints (With "C" Type: 4-1/4 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Other Full-Sized Models with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19.8 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.3 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 25.8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts
Total Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints (With "C" Type: 4-1/4 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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Rear Axle Specifications:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Tighten pinion shaft nut with an inch pound torque wrench
Brake Specifications:
All Full-Size Models:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 11"
Station Wagons: 12"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Grand Prix:
Caster: +3 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"
Catalina, Grand Ville, & Bonneville:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0-1/8"
Carburetor Specifications:
See 1974 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Popular Options:
Automatic Air Conditioning; Automatic Level Control; Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Cornering Lights; Electric Rear Window Defogger; Bench Seat with 6-Way Power Adjustment; Power Windows; Grand Prix Power Bucket Seats; AM/FM Stereo Radio; AM/FM Stereo Radio & 8 Track Tape Deck; Grand Prix Rally Gauge Cluster including Tachometer & Clock; Cordova Top; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally II Wheels; Grand Prix Sun Roof; Custom Grand Ville Trip; Custom Safari Option Package; Grand Prix 'SJ' Option; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options & Much More.
1974 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1974 Pontiac line was on September 20, 1973.
Total 1974 Pontiac Production for all models was 580,748.
Full-Sized Pontiac Production totaled: 275,430.
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1974 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
19 Starlight Black
24 Porcelain Blue
26 Regatta Blue
29 Admiralty Blue
36 Gulfmist Aqua
40 Fernmist Green
44 Lakemist Green
46 Limefire Green
49 Pinemist Green
50 Carmel Beige
51 Sunstorm Yellow
53 Denver Gold
55 Colonial Gold
59 Crestwood Brown
64 Ascot Silver
66 Fire Coral Bronze
69 Shadowmist Brown
74 Honduras Maroon
75 Buccaneer Red
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