Hello All

I just purchased a 3600 1953 truck. I trying to do a stock order of likely parts to have on the shelves as I live in UK. I have checked my engine number and it’s a 216. I want to order a gasket engine set but I can only find 217 listed. Is the 217 the same engine as a 216.

Note I am a complete beginner to Chevy trucks so assume I know nothing.

Regards Chris