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06-13-2006 03:41 PM #1
Does Anyone That Lives In Texas Have A 216 For Sale?
I need one of these. Looking to pick one up cheap. I'm looking for something that runs, or needs little work to get running. I've seen them on Ebay from $10-100, so that's what I'm looking to pay for one. I hope someone has one.
ZakI have a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster and a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, I had a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Im 18.
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06-13-2006 03:45 PM #2
Do you think the people in Texas need a special invite??? How many post are you going to put out for that engine.Charlie
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06-13-2006 03:53 PM #3
Well the posts that I created asking for the engine have been completely messed up. Instead of people replying with what they have people are replying and telling me to put a different motor in it, or not even messing with the car. I created this post hoping that someone who actually has a 216 will respond. I asked for people in Texas because I don't want to waste my time messing with people in other places when there is no way I could get the engine.
ZakI have a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster and a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, I had a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Im 18.
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06-13-2006 06:06 PM #4
i have a feeling everyone here has already made it clear they dont have a 216 for sale..... and the advice is good advice, but since you want to keep it original its understandable...just because your car is faster, doesn't mean i cant outdrive you... give me a curvy mountain road and i'll beat you any day
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06-13-2006 06:12 PM #5
Go sniff out these people:
http://forums.aaca.org/ubbthreads.php
The restorer folks may have a better lead on finding stuff like this. Or, try a marina in your area.
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06-13-2006 06:19 PM #6
Why a marina?I have a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster and a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, I had a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Im 18.
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06-13-2006 09:32 PM #7
Why would I want to check a marina?I have a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster and a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, I had a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Im 18.
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06-13-2006 10:13 PM #8
robot said "The restorer folks may have a better lead on finding stuff like this. Or, try a marina in your area."I have a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster and a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, I had a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Im 18.
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06-13-2006 10:33 PM #9
Marine engines are basicallly the same as car engines, with a little changes in the intakes and that. From what I understand. Alot of boat, the bigger ones have 327 and 350s, so there should be a few with the 216 in them. Its a good way to find a cheap engine that needs a rebuild. Rebuild it and change out what needs to be done to put it in a car. Basically all you need it the block, as everything else should be replaced in a rebuild anyways. Any used engine you find will more than likely need to be rebuilt.
Oh also the crank should be the same in a car and marine engine. so that could be reused if in good shape.1949 Plymouth Club Coupe Still in pieces.
1979 International Scout Travler with SOA, 345 Engine and 727 AT
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06-13-2006 11:38 PM #10
Thanks for the replies, Zak.I have a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster and a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, I had a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Im 18.
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06-26-2006 09:36 PM #11
If I were you I would look for a late 53 or 54 235 to drop in your 48,the 216s had a splash oil system and finding anyone who knows anything about them might be hard. It will bolt right in to the original trans and look original if thats what you are wanting,the 55 to 62 235s and 261s will bolt in but they require a shortened waterpump and the waterpump sits lower in the block so a stock fan might be difficult. The 235s had a full pressure oiling system like the modern motors unlike the 216 that had a slash system with poured rod bearings and dippers. Jeff
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06-26-2006 11:28 PM #12
hes already sworn he wont use a 235 even though its a more superior and less problematic enginejust because your car is faster, doesn't mean i cant outdrive you... give me a curvy mountain road and i'll beat you any day
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06-27-2006 03:46 PM #13
if he's smart, he'll find that a '53-'54 235 looks just like a 216 except there full preassure, '51-52's look just like 216's but they are not full preassure just like 216's. about the only boat I can think of is like a late 40's chris craft or somthing, even then, alot of those old boats get repowered with newer engines for reliability. a 216 will cost more to rebuild than a 350 would be to fit in the car, and being a babbit bearing engine, bought cheaply, it should be at least opened up and checked out, JMOYou don't know what you've got til it's gone
Matt's 1951 Chevy Fleetline- Driver
1967 Ford Falcon- Sold
1930's styled hand built ratrod project
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Wolfsburg Edition- sold
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06-27-2006 03:54 PM #14
Denny hit the marina reference that I made on the head..... a 216 is a boat anchor....
One time, in Dallas, we put a 235 and an cast iron powerglide in a dumpster at a guy's apartment....it took quite a few of us to lift the stupid thing.... we sat on the curb drinking beer and waited for the trash truck. He must have been almost empty because the engine/trans really made a noise when it hit the inside of the truck. The trash guy even got out to see what had happened.
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06-27-2006 04:05 PM #15
If he has to have a 216 he should check on the stovebolt page as I think there might be a couple for free or some cheap. Jeff
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