First you for sure want to keep the one that came in your truck, I messed up and tossed the one that came with my 53, that had engine number on the registration I found later. Also, parts for 216s are getting hard to find, I'd keep them both.
Best of luck


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed