I'll throw this out there again.
I have a 216 I would loan to the seminars the a "patient." It's in unknown condition, but not locked up.
Here's the catch: I doubt I will be able to make it to reunion, so someone passing nearby to SE MO would have to transport. I could possibly meet someone to load within reasonable distance. Tried to work this out with HRL on his way through last year with that big GMC...but the logistics and timing didn't pan out.
I'm a relative newb, so here are some ideas I had for seminars:
* Bottom end inspection/ Plastigauge demo
* Inspecting head/ valve seals, etc.
* Partial or complete teardown.
* Rear seal replacement.
* Gaskets - installing leak-free oil pan/ valve cover.
* If someone feels really ambitious...maybe try to revive the thing. Going off memory, it's relatively complete minus bellhousing, flywheel, and starter...but I have those parts that could be sent along. Don't have a valve cover but could probably scrounge one up.
Let me know if there's interest and we have plenty of time to work out details. Would eventually like to get the engine back but wouldn't be in any big hurry.
Last edited by JW51; 06/07/2016 7:01 PM.
