Hi everyone. I was thinking of rebuilding my engine, but I was wondering if my 1948 216 would be the same to rebuild as most engines from other years/makes? I may have heard something about these engines being different, but I can't remember. Thanks.
The actual rebuilding of the your engine is no different from any other engine.
The question is, is it worth it, to rebuild a Babbitt Pounder 216 straight six.
If you talk to Patrick at Patrick's Antique Cars & Trucks. He says walk away.
Mainly because they don't have full pressure oiling.
Just these little dippers scoop up the oil, which lubricates the connecting rods.
Watch this Slow motion dipper video. Go to 7:19 into video.
If your going to spend the money.
Spend it on a full pressure oiling engine.
The connecting rods have full pressure oiling, through oil passage drilled into the crankshaft.
