1977 PONTIAC

1977 PONTIAC

Full-Sized Cars

Model Designations:

Pontiac Catalina, Series 2B, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina Safari, Series 2B, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Bonneville, Series 2B, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Bonneville Brougham, Series 2B, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Safari, Series 2B, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 2J, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL69

Base Price: $5,049; Shipping Weight: 3,501 Pounds

Total Production: *

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL37

Base Price: $5,052; Shipping Weight: 3,473 Pounds

Total Production: *

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Combined

Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL69

Base Price: $5,115; Shipping Weight: 3,598 Pounds

Total Production: 46,926*

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL37

Base Price: $5,118; Shipping Weight: 3,570 Pounds

Total Production: *

* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Combined

Pontiac Catalina Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BL35

Base Price: $5,491; Shipping Weight: 4,054 Pounds

Total Production: 13,058

Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BN47

Base Price: $5,410; Shipping Weight: 3,579 Pounds

Total Production: 37,817

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BN69

Base Price: $5,456; Shipping Weight: 3,616 Pounds

Total Production: 13,697

Pontiac Bonneville Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BQ37

Base Price: $5,896; Shipping Weight: 3,617 Pounds

Total Production: 15,901

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BQ69

Base Price: $5,991; Shipping Weight: 3,680 Pounds

Total Production: 47,465

Pontiac Grand Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BN35

Base Price: $5,771; Shipping Weight: 4,066 Pounds

Total Production: 18,304

Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Grand Prix

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2GJ57

Base Price: $5,018; Shipping Weight: 3,804 Pounds

Total Production: 168,247

Grand Prix LJ

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57

Base Price: $5,471; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Pounds

Total Production: 66,741

Grand Prix SJ

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2GH57

Base Price: $5,742; Shipping Weight: 3,976 Pounds

Total Production: 53,442

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Catalina & Bonneville: 115.9"

Grand Prix: 116"

Standard Tire Sizes:

Catalina Sedans: FR78 X 15"

Catalina Wagons: HR78 X 15"

Bonneville: FR78 X 15"

Grand Prix: Not Available

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

V-6 231 Cubic Inch 105 H.P. Standard on Catalina

V-8 301 Cubic Inch 135 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix, Bonneville, & Catalina 8

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 170 H.P. Optional on Grand Prix

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 180 H.P. Optional on Catalina & Bonneville

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 180 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix SJ. Optional on Grand Prix. V-8 400 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix SJ. Optional on Grand Prix.

V-8 403 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Optional on Catalina & Bonneville

General Engine Specifications:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Tune Up Specifications:

Note: Tune Up Specifications below are for all models of Pontiac, except Astre & Sunbird

4 Cylinder 151 Cubic Inch Engines, Except Even Fire Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 14 Degrees BTDC @ 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission:

Without A/C: 500 RPM; 1,000 RPM with throttle solenoid energized

With A/C: 500 RPM; 1,200 RPM with throttle solenoid energized

Automatic Transmission:

Without A/C: 500 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

With A/C: 650 RPM in Drive; 850 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 2,200 RPM on high step of fast idle cam.

Automatic Transmission: 2,400 RPM on high step of fast idle cam

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI

6 Cylinder 231 Cubic Inch Engines, Even Fire Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-6-5-4-3-2

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 15 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; 670 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/4 to 5-3/4 PSI

8 Cylinder 301 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM; 850 RPM with throttle solenoid energized

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 1,750 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 7 to 8-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 305 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS

Spark Plug: Gap .045"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI

8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, Distributor at rear of engine, counter-clockwise rotation. Fuel Pump on Left Side of Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 1,800 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI

8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, Distributor at rear of engine, clockwise rotation. (Chevrolet Built):

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS

Spark Plug: Gap .045"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

Except High Altitude: 550 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

High Altitude: 600 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 1,600 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI

8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, Distributor at rear of engine, counter-clockwise rotation (Oldsmobile Built):

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TZ

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Automatic Transmission:

Except Firebird & Ventura California: 20 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM

Firebird & Ventura California: 18 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

Except High Altitude: 550 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

High Altitude: 600 RPM in Drive: 700 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Except Firebird High Performance Engine: 16 Degrees BTDC

Firebird High Performance Engine: 18 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 775 RPM

Automatic Transmission:

Except Firebird High Performance Engine: 575 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized.

Firebird High Performance Engine: 600 RPM in Drive; 700 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized.

Fast Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,800 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 1,800 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 7 to 8-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 403 Cubic Inch Engines except California & High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45SZ

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 22 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 900 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 403 Cubic Inch Engines California & High Altitude:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45SZ

Spark Plug: Gap .060"

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 20 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission:

Except High Altitude: 550 RPM in Drive, 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

High Altitude: 600 RPM in Drive, 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized

Fast Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Engine Tightening Specifications:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Capacities:

Pontiac, except Grand Prix with 231 Cubic Inch 6 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 12.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12.9 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

THM 200: Pan Only 3 Quarts; After Overhaul 8-3/4 Quarts

THM 350: Pan Only 4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9.6 Quarts

THM 400: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

7-1/2" Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

8-1/2" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

8-3/4" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac, except Grand Prix with 301 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 19.8 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6-1/2 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

THM 200: Pan Only 3 Quarts; After Overhaul 8-3/4 Quarts

THM 350: Pan Only 4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9.6 Quarts

THM 400: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

7-1/2" Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

8-1/2" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

8-3/4" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac, Grand Prix with 301 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20.5 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 21.1 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6-1/2 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac, except Grand Prix with 350 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine, Fuel Pump on Driver's Side of Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 15 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 16.2 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

THM 200: Pan Only 3 Quarts; After Overhaul 8-3/4 Quarts

THM 350: Pan Only 4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9.6 Quarts

THM 400: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

7-1/2" Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

8-1/2" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

8-3/4" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac, except Grand Prix with 350 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine, Fuel Pump on Passengers Side of Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 15 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 16.2 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

THM 200: Pan Only 3 Quarts; After Overhaul 8-3/4 Quarts

THM 350: Pan Only 4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9.6 Quarts

THM 400: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

7-1/2" Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

8-1/2" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

8-3/4" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac Grand Prix with 350 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 24.1 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: : Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac Grand Prix with 350 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine, Fuell Pump on Passenger Side of Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 17.8 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: : Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac, except Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.7 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 23.9 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

THM 200: Pan Only 3 Quarts; After Overhaul 8-3/4 Quarts

THM 350: Pan Only 4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9.6 Quarts

THM 400: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

7-1/2" Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

8-1/2" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

8-3/4" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 24.1 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac, except Grand Prix with 403 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 16.1 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 17.3 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

THM 200: Pan Only 3 Quarts; After Overhaul 8-3/4 Quarts

THM 350: Pan Only 4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9.6 Quarts

THM 400: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle:

7-1/2" Axle: 3-1/2 Pints

8-1/2" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

8-3/4" Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Pontiac Grand Prix with 403 Cubic Inch 8 Cylinder Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty: 19.0 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: Pan Only 3-3/4 Quarts; After Overhaul 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .006"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Pinion Shaft Nut should be tightened with inch-pound torque wrench

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings: .001"-.008"

Used Bearings: .001"-.008"

Brake Specifications:

All Full-Size Models, except Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2.9375"

Rear:

Except Station Wagon & V8-403: .875"

Station Wagon & V*-403: .9375"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1.125"

Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter:

Passenger Cars: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2.9375"

Rear: .937"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1.125"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Grand Prix:

Caster: +3 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 1 Degrees

Right: +1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 0" to 1/8"

Catalina & Bonneville:

Caster: +3 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + .8 Degrees

Right: + .8 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Carburetor Specifications:

See 1977 General Motors Carburetors Database:

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Automatic Air Conditioning; Cruise Control; Power Windows; Power Seat; Cornering Lights; Power Sun Room on Grand Prix; Landau Top on Catalina & Bonneville; Rear Facing 3rd Seat on Wagons; Woodgrain Siding on Wagons, Automatic Level Control; Super Lift Shock Absorbers; Firm Ride Package; Saft-T-Track Differential; Heavy Duty Radiator; Engine Block Heater; Medium Trailer Package; Heavy Duty Trailer Package; California Emissions; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options, and Much More.

1977 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1977 Pontiac line was on September 30, 1976.

Total 1977 Pontiac Production for all models was 911,050.

1977 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

11 Cameo White

13 Sterling Silver

15 Gray

19 Starlight Black

21 Lombard Blue

22 Glacier Blue

29 Nautilus Blue

32 Royal Lime

36 Firethorn Red

37 Cordovan Maroon

38 Aquamarine

44 Bahia Green

48 Berkshire Green

50 Cream Gold

51 Golden Rod Yellow

61 Mojave Tan

63 Buckskin

64 Fiesta Orange

69 Brentwood Brown

72 Roman Red

75 Buccaneer Red

78 Mandarin Orange

Promotional Model Cars Available:

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